European farmers are raising alarms about Latin American imports, leading to protests across the EU. These actions started in southern France and have spread, reflecting concerns over EU trade policies. These policies uphold strict domestic standards while accepting lower-standard imports, like beef from Argentina and fruits from Peru and Chile. This situation puts European farmers […]
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