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Jul. 25, 2022
European Commission Proposes Eliminating Tariffs on Fertilizer Ingredients
Inflation, supply chain issues and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have resulted in skyrocketing ammonia prices and rising urea prices, forcing the E.U. to act.
May. 11, 2022
New Rules for Tunisian Olive Oil Exports to Europe
Tunisian producers who hope to qualify for the E.U.’s duty-free quota must provide details about their shipments and obtain permission from the agricultural ministry.
Feb. 9, 2022
Brussels Ramps up Pressure on Washington to Drop Black Olive Tariffs
Despite the November 2021 ruling from the World Trade Organization, the United States has yet to drop its anti-subsidy tariffs on Spanish ripe table olive imports.
Nov. 20, 2021 Business
WTO Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers in Table Olive Dispute
Sep. 23, 2021 News Briefs
WTO Delays Judgement on Spanish Black Olive Tariffs for Third Time
Sep. 16, 2021 Business
Brexit Leads to Sharp Decline in UK Imports of Italian Foods
Sep. 14, 2021 News Briefs
As Deadline Passes to Decide Future of U.S. Tariffs, Spanish Table Olive Producers Suffer
Aug. 30, 2021
Spain Regains Position of Second Largest Olive Oil Exporter to the U.S.
In the first half of 2021 olive oil exports from Spain to the U.S. increased by nearly 40 percent. Andalusian exports largely fueled the growth.
Jul. 13, 2021
U.K. Drops Tariffs on Tunisian Olive Oil Imports After Signing Trade Deal
Tunisia can now export up to 7,723 tons of olive oil to the United Kingdom duty-free, more than was exported in 2019.
Jun. 22, 2021
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the Commerce Department had failed to prove that subsidies received by Spanish table olive producers violated U.S. law.
Jun. 14, 2021
Europe and U.S. Close to Deal to End Airbus-Boeing Dispute
If approved by France, Germany and Spain, the deal would be unveiled when U.S. President Joe Biden visits Brussels this week.
May. 28, 2021
Italy Overtook Spain as Largest Olive Oil Supplier to U.S., Data Shows
Italian olive oil exports grew for the third consecutive year, while direct exports from Spain dropped significantly as tariffs take their toll on Spanish producers.
May. 10, 2021
Steep Fall in Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.K. Since Brexit
A new requirement for phytosanitary certificates and border checks will further slow down shipments and add to the cost and bureaucracy of post-Brexit trading.
May. 6, 2021
Despite Tariffs, Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Rose to Begin Fiscal Year
The reopening of hospitality and tourism in the U.S. combined with poor harvests throughout the Mediterranean may have had an impact.
May. 3, 2021
Spanish Politicians Call on Biden to Drop Black Olive Tariffs Ahead of E.U. Summit
The meeting comes ahead of two important deadlines that will shape future trading relations between Spain and the U.S.
Mar. 30, 2021
U.S. and Spanish Officials Discuss Future of Tariffs, Trade
The Spanish table olive sector urged its government to make progress on removing all tariffs. The U.S. warned Spain's new digital service tax could lead to new ones.
Mar. 5, 2021
Europe, U.S. Agree to Freeze Tariffs for Four Months
The decision came after a phone call between the U.S. president and European commissioner and will give the two sides time to negotiate a new trade deal.
Feb. 25, 2021
Extreme Weather Takes Toll on Andalusian Olive Harvest
Production is expected to be around 300,000 tons lower than previously estimated, according to the regional government.
Feb. 24, 2021
Spanish Exports of Bottled Olive Oil to U.S. Drop 80 Percent
The news comes as Spain’s Food Information and Control Agency announced that production would be about 200,000 tons lower than initially estimated.
Feb. 16, 2021
Spain Urges Talks on U.S. Tariffs
The move comes as the U.S. Trade Representative announced that it would not revise any of the tariffs currently in place on European imports.
Jan. 4, 2021
Brexit Deal Assures Tariff-Free, but Not Frictionless Trade for Producers
The post-Brexit trade deal provides long-awaited assurance for E.U. olive oil producers, but the new trading reality will be far from business as usual.
Dec. 4, 2020
Spain, Uruguay Try to Revive Stalled EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
Growing apathy in South America and hostility in Europe have thrown the future of the landmark deal into doubt. Uruguay and Spain have stepped in to try and breathe new life into what could be the world’s largest free trade deal.