In a February report on the European Union, the USDA reviewed the latest Eurobarometer on EU citizens when it comes to food expectations.

About a year ago, the WHO declared public health emergency of international concern over the outbreak of the COVID-19. So far, the pandemic has infected more than 105 million people worldwide. As per the latest IMF World Economic Outlook, vaccine approvals have raised hopes of a turnaround in the pandemic. However, the surge of new variants of the virus, as well as new waves of the pandemic, pose concerns for the outlook. Under this uncertain scenario, the global economy is projected to grow 5.5% in 2021.

Read about this month's latest trade news and agreements, tariff information, and impacts of trade agreements.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down economies all over the world, and it has infected more than 102 million people worldwide. More than one-quarter of the cases have been identified in the US.

Read the pesticides update featuring Australia and the European Union. Plus information on Codex Alimentarius.