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2 weeks agoTractors in Paris to protest EU's Mercosur trade deal
French and other European farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal over fears that cheap South American beef will undercut local agriculture.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoThousands of Irish farmers protest EU's Mercosur trade deal
Thousands of Irish farmers have taken to the streets to protest against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after a majority of EU member states gave provisional approval to the long-negotiated accord. In the central town of Athlone, tractors streamed onto roads on Saturday as farmers from across Ireland gathered to demonstrate against the deal, holding placards reading Stop EU-Mercosur and shouting slogans accusing European leaders of sacrificing their interests.
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fromIndependent
3 weeks agoJohn Burns: Farmers don't like it, but what about the rest of us, will the Mercosur deal mean cheaper beef?
Ireland faces increased competition as Mercosur beef imports could add about 99,000 tonnes annually, affecting domestic producers, prices, and market access to 280 million consumers.
fromTasting Table
3 months agoHow Much Beef The US Really Imports Versus What It Raises At Home - Tasting Table
You know, considering how the U.S. is famous for our cowboys, cattle auctions, and New York strips, it probably doesn't come as much of a surprise that the U.S. has the rest of the world beat in terms of beef production. According to the USDA, last year, we alone produced 20% of the global supply, which translates to about 12.29 million metric tons (27.09 billion pounds).
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months agoIf It Weren't for Me,' They'd Be Doing Terrible!': Trump Scolds American Cattle Ranchers to Lower Prices
President Trump suggested buying Argentine beef to lower U.S. prices, prompting outrage from ranchers, conservative commentators, and eight House Republicans demanding clarity.
Agriculture
fromFortune
3 months ago'Nobody's happy about it, let's put it that way': America's cattle ranchers were looking forward to a rare profitable year before the Argentina gambit | Fortune
Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef faces strong opposition from U.S. ranchers and likely would not meaningfully lower U.S. retail beef prices.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months agoTrump Scolds Young Lady' Reporter for Asking Him Why Struggling Farmers Should Support Argentina Bailout
President Trump defended importing Argentine beef to curb U.S. meat prices and scolded a reporter, saying Argentina is economically desperate and 'dying'.
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