Agricultural trade between Russia and Algeria has surged by over 40% year-on-year since the start of 2026. Russia has increased exports of soybean oil, wheat, and skimmed milk powder. Cooperation in energy, including oil and gas, nuclear energy, and mechanical engineering, is also a key focus, with a plan signed to implement a metrology memorandum.
Taiwan's government faces opposition from politicians and farmers over agricultural trade policies, accused of prioritizing ideology over livelihoods and applying double standards regarding export markets.
Russia-Egypt agricultural trade surged by over 15% in the first four months of 2026. Russia exports grain, oilseeds, pulses, and fertilizers, while importing fruits, vegetables, and berries from Egypt. Ministers discussed increasing supplies and technological cooperation.
China and the US will establish trade and investment councils to discuss tariff reductions and non-tariff barriers on agricultural goods. They also agreed on deals for aircraft purchases and engine supplies.
The EU has banned meat imports from Brazil starting September 3, 2026, due to non-compliance with antimicrobial use standards in animal growth, prompting Brazil to seek reversal through technical dialogue with the European Commission.
The EU has banned meat imports from Brazil starting 3 September due to antimicrobial use in animals, despite the recent EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing food safety standards and a level playing field for EU farmers.
India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious trade target of $25 billion by 2030. The pact includes expanded cooperation in defense, technology, and digital services, alongside efforts to boost agricultural trade and supply chain resilience.
