French Farmers’ Protests Divide Europe
The Dutch and Germans complain about French policy while Belgian farmers join the protests.
Agriculture
By Promoting Autarky, Russia Condemns Its People to Poverty
A nation that refuses to trade with others is by definition poorer. Yet that is now Russia’s policy.
Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink
Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.
Fueled by Green Policy, Corn Production Hurts Environment
Corn production for ethanol across the Midwestern United States is raising carbon dioxide emissions.
European Union Finalizes Trade Deal with Canada
But hopes that another transatlantic trade pact, with the United States, may be signed soon are premature.
North Korea Plans to Liberalize Agriculture, Slightly
The communist regime will allow farmers to sell part of their produce on the market.
Russia Threatens European Cattle, Meat Import Ban
The outbreak of a livestock virus in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands prompts Russia to consider an import ban.
Latin America, Riding the Commodity Boom
Even South American nations that are hostile to freer trade are witnessing economic expansion thanks to globalization.
Ethanol Subsidies Die
Finally, Congress expired the tax credit for ethanol blenders along with a tariff on Brazilian ethanol imports.
Japan’s Noda Faces Farmers’ Lobby on Trade Policy
Japan’s prime minister faces opposition against his push to liberalize trade policy.
Europe’s Egg Shortage
It’s difficult to get about some eggs in the eastern parts of the Netherlands these days. Supermarkets are experiencing serious shortages there because large supplies of eggs have been bought up by German wholesalers. The Netherlands has always been one of the world’s greatest exportors of eggs but usually not at a disadvantage to the […]