The EU has broken rules governing the export of subsidised sugar, according to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The WTO today delivered its ruling that EU exports have exceeded quotas for subsidised sugar by up to four times.
The ruling follows a preliminary report from the WTO issued last month.
Australia, Brazil and Thailand who brought forward the case in 2002, complained that EU subsidies allow European producers to slash costs and undermine world prices.
Camp...
Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member
Already a member? Login here