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Australia and the EU are racing to resolve trade barriers ahead of von der Leyen’s visit, with beef exports and environmental rules at stake.
Australian and European officials are working urgently to resolve outstanding issues in their long-delayed free trade agreement ahead of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Australia in late February or early March.
Key challenges include Australia’s push for higher export quotas for beef and sheep meat, and Europe’s strict conditions on deforestation, hormone-free livestock, and transport standards.
These requirements have previously limited other exporters, like Canada, from fully using tariff-free quotas due to compliance difficulties.
Without meeting EU standards, expanded quotas may offer little benefit.
The outcome could significantly affect Australia’s agricultural exports and broader economic ties with the EU.
Australia y la UE están compitiendo para resolver las barreras comerciales antes de la visita de von der Leyen, con las exportaciones de carne de vacuno y las normas ambientales en juego.