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Spain: Drought in Spain to Boost Grain Imports

Dry weather conditions prevailing throughout the winter grains crop cycle, along with warmer than average spring temperatures have driven down yield expectations in Spain.
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China: China Raises Tariffs on Imported Sugar

On May 22, 2017, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced a safeguard measure on sugar imports from major supplying countries.
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South Korea: Korea's New Biotech Labeling Requirements

Beginning February 4, 2017, Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety began enforcing biotech labeling requirements that were finalized on February 3, 2016.
On February 22, 2017, the South African National Treasury published the Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill for public comment.
On February 20, 2017, the Philippine Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) issued Sugar Order No. 3 (SO No. 3), Series of 2016-17....