Economía y finanzas | July 9, 2026 07:33 h - (ANSA) The free trade agreement between the…

Economía y finanzas | July 9, 2026 07:33 h - (ANSA) The free trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico poses a significant challenge for the beekeeping sector. Miele in Cooperativa (MiC) reported that the deal allows for the entry of 35,000 quintals [3,500 tons] of tariff-free honey into the European market. MiC emphasized that this addition, along with agreements with Ukraine and Mercosur, worsens the already critical situation for European beekeepers. "We have been warning about this for some time," stated MiC Secretary General Riccardo Terriaca. "Beekeeping has become the sacrificed sector for more economically relevant interests, contradicting the essential role of bees and beekeepers in biodiversity and food production." Terriaca concluded that urgent measures for compensation and protection are needed to shield beekeepers from unfair competition and honey adulteration. The crisis is no longer a future concern but a current reality that must be addressed immediately, as tomorrow may be too late.