Cumulative economic impact of trade agreements on EU agriculture

Author: Ferrari, E., Chatzopoulos, T., Pérez Domínguez, I., Boulanger, P., Boysen-Urban, K., Himics, M., M’barek, R.

Price FREE Publisher Joint Research Centre Publication date 26 January 2021 ISBN 978-92-76-27157-4

Publication synopsis The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector, according to a new study published today. Trade agreements are due to result in substantial increases in EU agri-food exports, with more limited increases in imports, creating a positive trade balance overall. The study also confirms that the EU's approach to grant a limited amount of lower duty imports (through tariff rate quotas) is the best approach in terms of protecting specific vulnerable agri-food sectors in the EU.

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