During 2005-2006 Europe imported more than $70 million worth of US long-grain rice. In 2006,the European Union threatened to restrict imports of long-grain rice because traces of genetically modified rice were found mixed in to commercial supplies. What would NOT be an effect in the European rice market if U.S.imports were banned?

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If U.S. imports were banned, the supply of long-grain rice in Europe would decrease, leading to higher prices and reduced consumption, not an increase in consumption.

During 2005-2006 Europe Imported More Than $70 Million Worth of US