alt Hacker NewsWell different discussion, but look at the Mercosur agreement and all the opposition from farmers in the EU. They are extremely protectionist when it comes to agriculture, at least.
Well different discussion, but look at the Mercosur agreement and all the opposition from farmers in the EU. They are extremely protectionist when it comes to agriculture, at least.
Yes the farmers are a very vocal and powerful minority.
They get more than 50% of their income from subsidies, are quite well off, but always find a reason to complain.
I was thinking more about stuff like "Buy American"-Regulations for public tenders. Stuff like that doesn't exist here