Australia, EU Face Final Stretch in Long-Running Trade Talks (1)

The European Union and Australia are aiming to conclude long-running talks on a trade deal this week, with the issue of Australian meat imports into Europe still a sticking point.

EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic and EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen are ready to offer up to 30,000 tons of Australian beef imports under preferential terms when they meet with Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell in Brussels on Thursday, people familiar with the matter said, on condition of anonymity because the talks are private. It is unclear if this will be enough ...