152. EPA Denies RFS Small Refinery Exemptions and U.S. Tariffs Violate WTO Trade Rules

EPA denied sixty-eight Renewable Fuel Standard small refinery exemptions and the World Trade Organization found that U.S. tariffs on Chinese products violate trade rules.  Then, USDA announced a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments.  Also, OSHA cited Smithfield and JBS for failing to protect workers from COVID-19 and FDA issued its first-ever injunction over produce safety. Material from the Agricultural Law Weekly Review—week ending September 18, 2020 sted by Audry Thompson, Research Assistant—With Brook Duer, Staff Attorney—Produced & Written by Audry Thompson Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law This material is based upon work supported by the National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.