Mercosur trade deal divides EU

Mercosur trade deal divides EU as negotiations enter final stretch
The European Union and four Latin American countries are preparing for a final push to clinch a controversial free trade deal that has been under discussion for 25 years. Backed by Germany and Spain,
Brazil's Lula hopes for Mercosur-EU trade deal by year-end
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he hoped a trade deal between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc would be signed by the end of this year, even as it faced opposition,
What beef do EU farmers have with the Mercosur free trade deal?
The deal has been 25 years in the making and it aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world - but farmers in Europe are heavily opposed to sealing it, saying that they cannot compete with South American livestock producers.
What is the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and why does it matter?
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years.
Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal: Lula
France does not get to decide whether a free trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc goes ahead -- only Brussels does, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday.
Poland opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal in current form, says PM
Poland opposes the EU-Mercosur free trade deal with South American countries in its current form, the prime minister said on Tuesday, joining France in standing against an agreement European farmers say will expose them to unfair competition.
Lula Pushes for EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Despite French Opposition
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva aims to finalize a trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc by year-end despite French resistance. Lula negotiates directly with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,
French farmers protest in Strasbourg against Mercosur trade agreement
French farmers protested in Strasbourg on Tuesday against an EU-Mercosur trade deal as they fear it would create unfair competition for them.
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Carrefour CEO ends sale of Mercosur animal protein
Last week, Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour Group posted on X that “in solidarity with the ag world, Carrefour is ...
Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves
Brazil's government has blasted French retailer Carrefour after its CEO vowed to keep South American meat off its shelves in ...
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Colorado candidate picks wrong analogy to describe Uruguay's relationship with Mercosur
Colorado Party presidential candidate Andrés Ojeda chose a controversial analogy this weekend to refer to Uruguay's situation within the South American Common Market (Mercosur). He claimed it was ...
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Carrefour opposition to EU-Mercosur trade deal sparks backlash in Brazil
Carrefour’s opposition to an EU-wide free trade deal with the Mercosur trading bloc and the prospect of a surge in meat imports has kicked off a backlash in Brazil. Alexandre Bompard ...
Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal
While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the ...
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei to attend first Mercosur summit in Montevideo
After his absence in Asunción, President Javier Milei is set to attend his first Mercosur summit in Montevideo next week; talks will focus on the long-stalled EU free trade deal, though Argentina's ...