U.S. Push on Food Trade Pressures EU
U.S. and European trade negotiators, under growing domestic pressure over agriculture, are set to meet again this week as clashing demands threaten to rekindle a tit-for-tat economic war......»»
Countries are starting to hoard food, threatening global trade
It’s not just grocery shoppers who are hoarding pantry staples. Some governments are moving to secure domestic food supplies during the conoravirus pandemic......»»
Coronavirus to cost food service distributors $24B in 3 months, group says
Some food service vendors have reported declines in business of 50 percent, according to a leading industry trade group......»»
U.S. auto suppliers seek government aid to cope with coronavirus hit
The trade group for U.S. auto parts makers on Thursday asked the government for emergency grants "to keep the doors open," tariff relief and other assistance to cope with mounting pressures from the coronavirus crisis......»»
FDA and FTC crack down on fake coronavirus cures, warning 7 companies selling teas, essential oils, and colloidal silver the government is "prepared to take enforcement actions"
Reuters The US Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission issued warning lett.....»»
FDA, FTC warn "Jim Bakker Show," six others to stop selling fraudulent coronavirus drugs
The Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission issued warnings to 'The Jim Bakker Show' to stop selling unapprove.....»»
U.S. senator"s trade advice to EU: Keep calm and put agriculture on the table
The Trump administration would face resistance from the U.S. Congress if it tried to push through a mini trade deal with the European Union that did not include agriculture, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said on Wednesday......»»
Coronavirus upends Austin companies" planned pilgrimage to Natural Products Expo West
Natural Products Expo West, arguably the nation's premier annual food and beverage trade show, has been temporarily put on ice because of the coronavirus spreading out of China. The event each year brings thousands of food vendors and retailers to Ana.....»»
UK wants a big U.S. trade deal but health and food standards not up for grabs
Britain said on Monday it will seek to achieve huge gains by removing barriers to trade with the United States in talks for a deal this year but its health service would not be on the table in talks......»»
Factbox: What Britain wants from a trade deal with the United States
Britain outlined its negotiating mandate for talks with the United States on Monday, with the hope of reducing tariffs while shielding the public health service and protecting food and animal welfare standards......»»
Britain says it will not compromise on food standards in U.S. trade talks
Britain will not lower its regulation around environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards as part of trade talks with the United States, it said in a document setting out its mandate on Monday......»»
USTR vows to push for trade deals with Britain, EU; seeks reforms at WTO
The Trump administration on Friday said it would focus on concluding new trade agreements with Britain, the European Union and Kenya over the coming year, while strictly enforcing trade laws and pushing for reforms of the World Trade Organization......»»
USTR vows to push for trade deals with Britain, EU; seeks broader reset at WTO
The Trump administration on Friday said it would focus on concluding trade agreements with Britain, the European Union and Kenya over the coming year, while strictly enforcing trade laws and pushing for a broader reset of the World Trade Organization......»»
Coronavirus could push the world to the brink of a global recession, investors warned
Coronavirus and heightening geopolitical and trade tensions can be expected to drive the world to the brink of a global recession this year. Investors must... The post Coronavirus could push the w.....»»
Wendy"s shares fall premarket as earnings beat offset by soft guidance
Wendy's Co. shares slid 4.4% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the fast-food company matched profit estimates for the fourth quarter but offered guidance that was slightly short of estimates. The Dub.....»»
British farmers fear Boris Johnson has "terrifying" plans to abandon UK food standards in order to win a Brexit trade deal with Trump
Reuters The head of Britain's farmers fears the UK government has "pretty terrifying" plans to ditch UK food standards in order to secure a Brexit trade deal with Trump. The UK Environment Secret.....»»
All-Cargo Carriers Eye Surge In Business As Coronavirus Pressures Airline Finances
Uncertainty continued to grip the passenger and cargo aviation markets this week as the coronavirus' swift spread to South Korea, Italy, the U.K. and Iran raised fears of a global pandemic that could significantly curtail trade and travel. read more.....»»
The EU will tell Britain that it cannot have a trade deal unless it bans chlorinated chicken
Reuters The EU is set to tell Boris Johnson that he must ban chlorinated chicken in order to get a trade deal. Brussels will say Britain must uphold EU rules on food when the bloc sets out its negotiating objectives. .....»»
Boris Johnson just gave a clear signal he plans to ditch UK food standards to secure a Trump trade deal
Reuters The UK government has given its clearest sign yet that it plans to shift away from accepting EU food standards in order to secure a post-Brexit trade dea.....»»
Bingeing Alone Isn’t Enough for Nestle
CEO Mark Schneider shouldn’t forget to prune more as he looks to accelerate the food giant’s push into digestive aids and plant-based foods......»»
Economic Report: Rising rents drive consumer prices higher in January
The cost of staples such as rent, medical care and prepared food rose in January to push consumer prices higher, but inflation more broadly was still relatively tame. The consumer price index edged up 0.1% last month......»»