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.
EU-Mercosur trade deal: Poland joins France in attempt to form a blocking minority
In addition to Paris and Warsaw, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands are also concerned about the free-trade agreement's impact on their agricultural sectors. Yet, at this stage, they have not all committed themselves.
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.
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.
EU-Mercosur trade deal: French lawmakers overwhelmingly reject treaty in non-binding vote
Prime Minister Michel Barnier had hoped for a unanimous vote in support of the government's declaration opposing the signing of the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, to strengthen his position in Brussels.
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.
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.
Poland follows France lead in opposing EU-Mercosur free trade agreement
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has broken silence on EU-Mercosur free trade agreement.On Tuesday, he claimed that Warsaw won’t be accepting the free trade deal negotiated by the European Union and the Mercosur bloc.
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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 ...
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Poland, France join forces against EU-Mercosur trade deal
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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 ...
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 ...