It threatens a trade war with Europe. What it does not take into account is the fact that the bananas that are being sold there come from small producers in the Caribbean most of them women and they will not be able to compete. If they lose their plantations, they will lose their livelihood and their security. Their land will be taken over by the big agro-businesses and they will be nothing but part time, temporary workers, the rest of the year unemployed. That is what globalization does.
People don t matter in a globalized society.
Only corporations do. If the United States wants to open up global markets for Monsanto, it just uses those pressure tactics. If you appreciate the information we provide, please support our work. Make a donation or become a member of Global Policy Forum.