00:00The European Commission suspended Brazilian meat imports on Thursday over concerns about antibiotic use after Brazil failed to show that
00:08its products met EU standards.
00:11The suspension covers beef, poultry, eggs and honey.
00:15Some imports could resume following audits, but Brazil provided no guarantees for beef, which must meet requirements covering the animal's
00:23entire life cycle.
00:25The move adds to tensions over the EU-Mercosur trade agreement signed in January.
00:31EU farmers have opposed the deal, arguing Latin American producers do not face the same food safety and phytosanitary requirements.
00:40Agricultural trade was one of the most contentious issues during the 25-year negotiations.
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