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Macron promises France will stand firm against EU-Mercosur trade deal

French President Emmanuel Macron holds the rope of a cow as he visits the Salon de l'Agriculture on the opening day, in Paris, France, Saturday, 22 February 2025 AP - Alain Jocard

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his intention to block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, arguing that it threatens French agriculture, undermines environmental standards, and creates unfair competition for European farmers.

Speaking at the Paris Agricultural Show on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron said that France is ramping up its efforts to form a "blocking minority" within the European Union to prevent the implementation of a trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur.

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