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Author: Tom McClure
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The Geopolitics of Food: How Agrifood is Reshaping Trade Policy
July 8, 2026
From tractor blockades to demonstrations in the EU quarter, the message from European farmers is clear: they feel squeezed by rising costs, stringent regulations, and what they see as an uneven playing field with global competitors. This comes as global agrifood trade shows clear signs of growing fragmentation and geopolitical tension. Since 2022, over 30 countries have imposed export restrictions on key food commodities. At peak moments, these measures have affected up to one-fifth of...
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What’s Next for Europe’s Chemicals Industry?
June 16, 2026
Unpacking key structural shifts and policy choices ahead Europe’s chemical industry, long a cornerstone of the continent’s industrial base, has seen its global position significantly eroded over the past two decades. Data speaks clearly. Europe’s share of global chemical sales has more than halved, falling from 27% in 2004 to just 13% in 2025, while China’s has surged to 46%. At the same time, the sector is contracting at home: since 2022, around 160...