EU-Mercosur Wreck EU leaders proudly announced a trade agreement with the Mercosur group of countries last month, but that is now in political jeopardy. Environmentalists have joined with farmers in opposing the plan. French Agriculture Minister Didier Guillaume says that his country will not permit a consensus on the agreement, and he awaits an independent commission’s analysis of its benefits and costs. The European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture voiced strong objections, but it is opposition from the Greens that is notable. European farm groups complain that there is a widening gap between the requirements imposed on their members and the practices of farmers in countries exporting food to the EU. Of course, that cou...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.