International Trade News
July 1, 2004 - International Trade News
European Union Proposes Controversial Sugar Reform Plan
European Union Farm Commissioner Franz Fischler this month released a long-awaited proposal to reform the EU's 36 year-old sugar regime, which aims to reduce EU sugar production and the 'dumping' of surplus sugar on world markets....June 7, 2004 - International Trade News
The Survival of Canada's Sugar Industry is a Critical Issue in Your Riding
Refined sugar production has a 187-year history in Canada, but this important Canadian industry is at risk....May 3, 2004 - International Trade News
CSI President Encourages US Sugar Industry to 'Walk the Talk' on Free Trade
TORONTO - In a presentation to a US sugar industry conference in Washington last week, Canadian Sugar Institute President Sandra Marsden offered a Canadian perspective on the global sugar industry, and a criticism of the United States' Sugar Policy which stands in the way of free trade....October 7, 2002 - International Trade News
Australia/Brazil Challenge the European Sugar Regime
On September 27, 2002, Australia and Brazil lodged formal complaints with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the sugar subsidies paid by the European Union....August 7, 2002 - International Trade News
WTO Update
On July 25, at the Quint meeting (Australia, Canada, EU, Japan and the US) in Japan, the US outlined an ambitious new WTO proposal to reform global agricultural trade and “level the playing field” for all countries....July 5, 2002 - International Trade News
Support Building to Oppose US Protectionist Measures
On July 2, 2002, the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) commended the members of the US House of Representatives who voiced their opposition to a sugar amendment attached to the pending Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation....January 23, 2002 - International Trade News
Rogers Sugar Income Fund to Acquire Lantic Sugar; Kraft Foods to Move Michigan Candy Plant to Montreal
On January 8, Rogers Sugar Income Fund announced a proposed transaction to acquire Lantic Sugar Limited of Montreal, Quebec....December 14, 2001 - International Trade News
US Bill Threatens New Import Restrictions on Sugar-Containing Products
On December 4, the US Senate Finance Committee adopted an amendment to the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act, sponsored by Senators Breaux and Thomas....December 9, 2001 - International Trade News
Doha WTO Declaration Viewed as Positive for Sugar
Canada-Costa Rica Implementation Act Passed and New Talks with Central American Countries Set to Begin...October 21, 2001 - International Trade News
