Oct. 28, 2019
Despite Tariff Exemption, Greek Producers Struggle to Export Their Oil
With U.S. tariffs on some Spanish olive oil imports coming into force, Greek producers should have an advantage over Spain. However, the nation has not been able to profit from exporting its olive oil reserves.
Oct. 28, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Plans to Evade Tariffs With New U.S. Production Center
Asecur is making plans to open the packaging facility in order to evade newly imposed tariffs on some Spanish olive oil imports to the U.S.
Oct. 23, 2019
Spanish Table Olive Producers Demand Countermeasures Against U.S. Tariffs
The Interprofessional Organization of the Table Olive Sector asked the Spanish government and the European Union to investigate U.S. government subsidies that have recently been provided to American farmers.
Oct. 23, 2019 Business
Exemption from U.S. Tariffs Creates Opportunity for Greek Exporters
Oct. 16, 2019 News Briefs
Importers Ask for Tariff Exemption for Goods Shipped Before October
Oct. 10, 2019 Business
Oct. 3, 2019 Business
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Oct. 2, 2019 News Briefs
U.S. Can Impose $7.5 Billion of Tariffs on European Goods, WTO Says
Sep. 19, 2019
MPs in Austria Reject EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal
Citing environmental concerns, no major political parties in the Austrian parliament supported passing the deal. Many want the government to veto it all together, while one wants to renegotiate.
Sep. 18, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Surge Ahead of WTO Decision
The WTO has reportedly decided whether it will approve tariffs on European goods headed to the U.S. and is set to make an announcement soon. Until then, importers are accelerating purchasing schedules in order stock up on Spanish oils.
Sep. 18, 2019
Spanish Black Olive Exports to U.S. Halved Since Tariffs Imposed
Since tariffs were imposed in August 2018, Spanish olive producers and exporters have lost more than $50 million.
Aug. 26, 2019
U.S. Lawmakers Warn Against Trump Tariffs on E.U. Olive Oil
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has come together to warn that tariffs on European Union olive oil imports will lead to higher prices and could cause olive oil shortages.
Aug. 26, 2019
Amazon Wildfires Threaten the EU - Mercosur Trade Deal
Fearing environmental destruction in the Amazonia due to the thousands of fires, European countries are asking for guarantees from Brazil that the fires will be dealt with before concluding the pact.
Aug. 9, 2019
Producers and Exporters Eagerly Await Ratification of EU-Mercosur Deal
The trade deal will eliminate tariffs on both Mercosur and E.U. exports and creates the world's largest bloc of olive oil consumers and producers.
Aug. 7, 2019
Olive Oil Prices Set to Rise in Israel as Import Quotas Run Out
Ahead of the Jewish holiday season, olive oil prices are likely to increase. Custom duty waivers on imported oil are expected to run out by the start of October.
Aug. 5, 2019
Greece Asks for Exemption From U.S. Tariffs on E.U. Products
The Greek minister of Agriculture cited the close relations between the two countries in a request to not be drawn into a trade war.
Jul. 25, 2019
U.S. and E.U. Olive Oil Sectors Anxiously Await Trade Ruling
The imposition of tariffs on European Union olive oil exports to the United States would hurt farmers, raise prices in America and be difficult to undo.
Jul. 22, 2019
EU-Mercosur Agreement Paves the Way for Tax-free Agricultural Trade
It is the largest deal the EU has struck in terms of tariff reduction, and also the one that has raised most concerns for repercussions on various business sectors and the environment.
Jul. 17, 2019
Italian Producers Could Lose $200M if U.S. Tariffs Approved, Trade Group Warns
The Italian olive oil association warns that olive oil prices could double as a result of the tariffs, which have the potential to cut Italian oil exports to the U.S. by 50 percent.
Jun. 6, 2019
Spanish Olive Exports to US Plummet Since Tariffs Imposed
The tariffs are slowly redefining the global table olive trade as new producers fill the void left by Spain in the U.S. market and Spanish growers look to the east to sell their crop.
May. 1, 2019
U.S. Trade Rep. to Hold Public Hearing on Olive Oil Tariffs
Among those giving testimony at the hearing will be the executive director of the North American Olive Oil Association, which is also circulating a petition to get olive oil removed from the list.
Apr. 26, 2019
EU Olive Oil Exports to Reach Record Levels
The European Commission predicts that high worldwide demand combined with decreased production in non-E.U. countries will result in record E.U. exports for 2018/2019.
Apr. 23, 2019
Trade Group Petitions U.S. Over Potential Olive Oil Tariffs
The North American Olive Oil Association has said American consumers will be directly hurt by potential tariffs on European olive oil imports and called the suggested move a "tax" on Americans' health.