Impacts of EU trade agreements on the agricultural sector

Summary:

In this study, we have analysed the EU’s trade agreements on the basis of trade agreements with different characteristics: The trade agreements of the EU with Mexico ('first generation' trade agreement), South Korea (new generation Deep and Comprehensive Trade Agreement DCFTA) and Switzerland (specific sectorial agreements). The purpose was to assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of the agreements and to identify the main factors that have fostered and impeded the development of EU agri-food trade.

This study was financed by the European Commission and carried out by Copenhagen Economics.

European Commission: DG Agriculture and Rural Development: Study on the impact of EU trade agreements on the EU agricultural sector [December 2016] https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/external-studies/2016-bilateral-trade-agreements_en

European Commission: DG Communication: IP/17/339, 27.02.17: Trade agreements boost EU agri-food sector http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-339_en.htm

EurActiv, 28.02.17: Hogan: Balanced trade deals beneficial for EU farming http://www.euractiv.com/section/ceta/news/balanced-trade-deals-beneficial-for-eu-farming-hogan-says/

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