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by lm28469 159 days ago
Amazing, we sell them our gadgets and in return we get growth hormone beef and other agricultural products which don't even meet 1980s EU regulations, big win indeed

God forbid we subsidize food too, it's only like the #1 priority when it comes to sovereignty after all, we should definitely not produce locally and rely on foreign countries for our food autonomy
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bboozzoo 159 days ago
How come folks seem to focus on beef, while IMO the real stakes are in obtaining access to important minerals. Lithium, nickel, copper, graphite, niobium, etc. are often listed. There's a nice breakdown on EC pages:

https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-cou...

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lm28469 159 days ago
Why do we focus on the shit part of the deal? Do I need to explain that really?
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surgical_fire 159 days ago
Because that part of the deal is not shitty.

You are just fearmongering based on lies. "Hormone raised cattle", and shit like that.

South America likely has the best beef in the world (I can speak from experience having lived on both sides of the pond). Good that I might have access to real meat here for once.

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lm28469 157 days ago
> South America likely has the best beef in the world

lol

> Good that I might have access to real meat here for once.

lmao

It's one of the most corrupt part of the world and they 100% definitely use antibiotics and hormones banned in europe for safety reasons

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surgical_fire 157 days ago
> 100% definitely use antibiotics and hormones banned in europe for safety reasons

No it's not. South American meat, particularly from Argentina, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil is phenomenal. It's just the perfect geography and climate for cattle.

You are just crying for protectionism. If a less than 2% quota over the European production threatens you, it speaks more about your inability to do your job properly.

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bboozzoo 159 days ago
The shit part is what easily stris emotions and can be played by various actors and their agendas.
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lm28469 159 days ago
Yes of course, and the energy or minerals lobbies don't have any kind of agendas of course. They're obviously working for your well being and not serving their interests

Also, one of the most corrupt country in the world will obviously play by the rules

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