U.S. threatens sanctions on EU: modified-crop bans in France, elsewhere increase tensions

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The US announced it will impose trade sanctions on the European Union unless member nations reverse their bans on genetically modified crops. The threat was prompted by a missed deadline by Austria to lift the ban it had imposed on MON810, an animal-feed corn made by Monsanto Co., and the French government's announcement that it too will ban the corn. MON810 is the only genetically engineered crop approved by the EU.

United States, Europe, Government domestic functions, International politics, International aspects, Science and technology policy, International relations, United States foreign relations, Agricultural policy, Genetically modified crops

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EU sanctions on U.S. test WTO's resolve: tariffs to begin Monday and may hit $300 million; global body faces 2 fronts

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US failure to meet a four-year-old international trade regulation has resulted in punitive tariffs levied by the European Union. Delays in compliance by the US have raised questions over the World Trade Organization's dispute resolution procedures.

Administration of General Economic Programs, International economic relations, Public affairs, Tariffs & Duties, Tariffs & Quotas, Political activity, International trade, World Trade Organization, Tariffs, Trade policy

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