Food / Agribusiness
US stance may prolong NAFTA talks
Washington’s aggressive stance may be intended as a display of strength, but it could well weaken the US position
North AmericaImport duty cut may not lower rice price in Bangladesh
The country is the world’s fourth-largest rice producer, but stocks are currently low
BangladeshTrump positions could trigger NAFTA talks breakdown
The underpinnings of North American trade are being renegotiated with Trump creating significant uncertainties
North AmericaEggs scandal could weaken Belgian government
Belgium has come under fire for failing to notify the EU early enough about contaminated eggs
BelgiumLand complaints could test Myanmar government
Tackling land-based disputes in Myanmar will need progress across many policy areas
MyanmarClimate change may hit Niger's growing population
Niger's population is set to double by 2035, at a time when climate change could reduce arable land
NigerEU-Japan trade deal gives free trade a timely boost
In a world fearful of protectionism, a new framework agreement shows globalisation is not over after all
JapanMyanmar flu cases will test government response
The government wants to build up the country’s healthcare capacity
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