Brazil Considers Reciprocal Measures After EU Halts Imports of Brazilian Goods
Brazil's government and exporters of meat, poultry, eggs, honey and other animal products were scrambling Thursday after a European Union deadline passed, triggering a suspension of imports over concerns about the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs in livestock.
TL;DR
- EU suspends imports of Brazilian animal products.
- Suspension is due to concerns about antibiotic and antimicrobial drug use in livestock.
- Products affected include meat, poultry, eggs, and honey.
- Brazil's government and exporters are scrambling to respond.
- Brazil is considering reciprocal measures.