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EU lawmakers clear U.S. beef imports but fault U.S. tariffs

Nov. 28, 2019 at 3:03 pm CST

Brussels | Reuters — European Union lawmakers approved an increase in U.S. beef imports to the EU on Thursday, a move likely to ease transatlantic tensions. But they also criticized tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on metal imports and a threat he has made to target EU cars […]

U.S. set to widen trade war on EU front

Oct. 2, 2019 at 7:24 pm CDT

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EU says ready to launch U.S. trade talks, but without agriculture

Apr. 15, 2019 at 6:46 pm CDT

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EU seeks to soothe U.S. by clearing soybeans for biofuel

Jan. 29, 2019 at 12:49 pm CST

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‘Buyer beware’ on Canada’s cheese concessions, EU exporters say

Sep. 13, 2018 at 9:31 pm CDT

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EU nations back ban on all outdoor neonic use

Apr. 27, 2018 at 11:18 am CDT

Brussels | Reuters — European Union countries backed a proposal on Friday to ban all use outdoors of insecticides known as neonicotinoids that studies have shown can harm bees. The ban, championed by environmental activists, covers the use of three active substances — imidacloprid, developed by Bayer CropScience; clothianidin, developed […]

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Germany swings EU vote in favour of glyphosate

Nov. 27, 2017 at 3:53 pm CST

Brussels | Reuters — Germany defeated its key EU ally France in a very tight vote on Monday to clear the use of glyphosate herbicide for the next five years after a heated debate over whether it causes cancer. After months of indecisive votes among the 28 member states in […]

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EU delays decision on glyphosate

Oct. 25, 2017 at 1:31 pm CDT

Brussels | Reuters — EU countries failed on Wednesday to vote on a licence extension for glyphosate, delaying again a decision on the widely used herbicide that critics say could cause cancer. The European Commission said in a statement the relevant committee did not hold a vote at a meeting […]

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EU, Canada secure clearance to kick-start free trade deal

Feb. 15, 2017 at 8:26 am CST

Strasbourg | Reuters — The European Union and Canada secured clearance on Wednesday for their contentious free trade deal and the removal of import duties that supporters say will boost growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. The two parties can claim a success for their open markets […]

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Key European body backs EU-Canada trade deal

Jan. 24, 2017 at 2:56 pm CST

Brussels | Reuters — A planned EU-Canada free-trade deal moved closer to reality on Tuesday after a key committee advised the European Parliament to give its backing after months of protests and heated debate. The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is seen as a test of Europe’s ability […]

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