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Spanish Industry Lobbies for Trade Deals and EU Regulatory Alignment

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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What happened

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The Spanish food and beverage industry body, FIAB, issued a manifesto to political candidates, demanding that the sector be formally classified as 'essential' for policy consideration. FIAB also urged lawmakers to ensure that Spain’s Sustainable Consumption Law and Deposit Return Systems strictly align with broader European packaging regulations. Furthermore, the group called for the completion of trade agreements with Thailand, Malaysia, and the UAE.

From esmmagazine.com

Why it matters

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The lobbying effort targets regulatory coherence and market access, specifically cautioning against national legislation that could create competitive disadvantages for Spanish exporters against EU peers. FIAB also proposed establishing contingency funds to shield exporters from sudden tariffs or trade restrictions.

Trade talks are currently underway to advance market access, pushing forward negotiations involving ASEAN.

From esmmagazine.com

Who's involved

  • SpainThe Spanish food and beverage industry body (FIAB) is lobbying for regulatory changes and trade agreements.
  • ThailandThailand is one of the third-party nations FIAB urged Spain to complete trade agreements with.
  • MalaysiaMalaysia is one of the third-party nations FIAB urged Spain to complete trade agreements with.
  • UAEThe UAE is one of the third-party nations FIAB urged Spain to complete trade agreements with.
  • EuropeEurope is the region whose broader standards FIAB is urging Spain to align with.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • ThailandSpeculative

    Thailand might see increased trade opportunities if trade agreements with Spain are completed.

  • MalaysiaSpeculative

    Malaysia could benefit from expanded market access if trade agreements with Spain are finalized.

  • IndonesiaSpeculative

    Indonesia might see changes in trade dynamics as regional trade agreements are expedited.

  • SpainSpeculative

    Spain might see reduced costs for exporters if the plastic tax is suspended and regulatory alignment is achieved.

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