Does free trade harm agriculture? – Debate of the day

Does free trade harm agriculture Debate of the day

The situation is calming down in France (until when?) but the blockages of farmers continue in Europe. Illustration this Tuesday (February 6, 2024) in Greece, Bulgaria, or even in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Among the areas of concern: the question of free trade which makes farmers fear a drop in their activity. Can free trade achieve a fair balance between exports and imports? How to make him responsible? Is there no choice but free trade or protectionism?

To debate it :

– Aurélie Catallo, director of Agriculture France for the Institute of Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI)

– Mathilde Dupré, economist, co-director at the Veblen Institute. Author of the book After free trade, quel international trade in the face of ecological challenges, editions Les petits matins

– Rémy Dumas, vice-president of Young Farmers, winegrower and breeder in Hérault. (Phone)

rf-3-france