The US yesterday [Thursday] warned it is losing patience with the EU’s reluctance to approve new genetically engineered crops.
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Allen Johnson, Washington’s chief negotiator on agricultural affairs, told reporters: “There is a growing frustration and pressure in the US […] we are considering all our options, including [WTO] dispute settlement in trying to resolve this issue.
The EU has a four-year moratorium on the approval of new GM crops following strong feelings against the new technology voiced by environmental groups and consumer representatives. The US says the moratorium is costing it hundreds of millions of dollars every year in lost export opportunity.
