Luke O'Neill: EU tariffs are not just about retaliating in a trade war, US food poses a danger to our health
Briefly

Donald Trump has proposed strategies to address the €18bn trade deficit the US currently holds with the EU in the agri-food sector. His focus is on increasing EU imports of US agricultural products. While this may seem economically beneficial, concerns exist regarding the implications for food quality and safety standards prevalent in European markets. The introduction of more US food could challenge local producers and consumer confidence in food safety, raising important questions about the broader impacts on agri-food trade.
Trump's ambition to address the €18bn trade deficit with the EU by increasing agricultural exports may have significant implications on food safety and consumer preferences.
Increasing US food imports into the EU could potentially compromise local food standards, raising concerns for European consumers about the quality and safety of these products.
Read at Independent
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