Implications of the European Green Deal for agri-food trade with developing countries

The objective of the European Green Deal is to create a more sustainable food system, and trade policy must support it Initiatives have been proposed for companies to adopt stricter sustainability standards, including mandatory due diligence requirements and mirror clauses to ensure that imported products comply with EU norms Promoting this agenda is a priority for the French Presidency of the EU in 2022 These measures will impact the competitiveness of EU producers and international food trade, especially in developing countries that rely on the European market This document provides a preliminary assessment of this debate