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The European Union has delayed the signing of a trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc, as protests by farmers and push back from key member states France and Italy expose the political fault lines running through Europe’s agricultural policy.

Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision.

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Thousands of farmers have taken to the streets of Brussels to protest European Union plans for a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc and the reform of agricultural subsidies. Meanwhile, with France and Italy urging caution and other EU member states pushing for speed, Europe is still divided…

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Farmers drove tractors into Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition.

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