EU should remove non-scientific blocks to GM trade, says US

A planned EU/US trade deal should sweep away "non-scientific barriers" to US sales of many genetically modified (GM) crops and some chemically treated meats in Europe, said US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
EU should remove non-scientific blocks to GM trade, says US

The two sides aim to create the world’s largest free-trade pact, whose advocates say could boost their economies by $100bn (€74bn) a year each. However, after a year of talks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, agriculture is emerging as one of the most difficult areas.

The EU has ruled out importing meat from animals injected with hormones and said it will not simply open the door to GM crops.

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