The EU’s transatlantic trade agreements – possible implications for ACP exporters Introduction2013 saw important developments in the EU’s transatlantic trade relations, with the launch of the EU–US Transatlantic Trade and Investm... 28/09/2014
Analysis throws light on the differential impact on companies of increased costs of accessing EU markets The Commonwealth Secretariat has published a report in its Trade Hot Topics series that explores the implications and subsequent costs of the possi... 10/08/2014
Increased competitive challenges in prospect for ACP banana exporters According to press reports, adjustments to shipping schedules between Ecuador and Europe are set to reduce banana shipment times and improve handli... 04/07/2014
EU MRLs and retailer standards affect more than ACP exporters A growing number of press reports are highlighting mounting concerns among horticultural exporters over the stricter application of official EU max... 28/06/2014
ACP countries must position themselves with regard to the emerging Pacific and Atlantic FTAs A review by the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) of what it calls “mega-regional” FTAs argues that ACP states will have... 28/06/2014
Free trade agreements boost Latin and Central American banana exports to EU but with variable performance According to press reports, Panamanian banana exports in 2013 increased by 8.63% to reach 14.3 million boxes, valued at US$90.4 million. In the sam... 10/05/2014
EC trade barriers report provides insights into agro-food sector priorities in future trade relations The European Commission (EC) has published its ‘Trade and investment barriers report 2014’, which looks at the key barriers faced in trade and inve... 22/04/2014
EU–US trade talks reportedly on track In December 2013, the EU and US negotiators concluded a third round of talks on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement.... 23/02/2014
EU agricultural product promotional measures to be expanded The EC has announced plans to expand and refocus its “information and promotion policy for European agricultural and food products”. The budget is... 26/01/2014
Initial review of impact of EU–US trade partnership on selected developing countries The European Centre for Development Policy Management has published a paper on the possible impact of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investme... 19/01/2014