The ship remained at sea for several weeks awaiting a decision from Australia as to whether or not the livestock could be offloaded due to biosecurity risks, officials said.

Under the deals, Vietnam said it would supply the Philippines with 1.6 million to 2.2 million tons of rice annually.

Farmers have been choking roadways across the country to protest higher production costs, stringent regulations imposed from Brussels and what they call unfair competition from abroad.

The impacts of tariff are both beneficial in the short run but could be counterproductive in the long run.

The use of certain green marketing terms can lead to legal repercussions and financial consequences if not employed accurately and responsibly.   

Workers at 12 Anheuser-Busch factories across the U.S. are seeking a significant wage increase, greater job security and improved retirement options and benefits.