European Union|The purpose is to protect the Union’s own farmers.
European Union (EU) plans to prevent some food imports, said Financial Times told On Sunday, according to Reuters.
This could concern foods grown or made with different standards than in the EU. The purpose is to protect the Union’s own farmers.
The action is reminiscent of the US President Donald Trump Missing trade policy, FT says.
Next week, the European Commission intends to study stricter import restrictions, according to Reuters, according to Reuters, quoting three anonymous authorities.
Initially, US foods, such as soybeans, which have been used for pesticides that may not be used in the EU could be targeted, FT says.