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

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.

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Argentina's Milei Says Would Leave Mercosur For US Trade Deal

Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States.

International Business Times

Macron, Tusk discuss Ukraine's future amid proposals of EU troop deployment

French Emmanuel Macron's visit to Poland has put European support for Ukraine in the spotlight as potential troop deployments are tabled as efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire with Russia are ongoing. This follows a meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on…

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The Guardian view on the EU-Mercosur trade deal: another farmer flashpoint approaches

Editorial: Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, has taken a political risk in signing off an agreement with Latin American countries

The Guardian - UK

EU farmers plan protests as Von der Leyen approves Mercosur trade deal

Deal objected to by France will, if ratified, cut tariffs on trade with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay

The Guardian - UK

EU and Mercosur trade bloc finalise free trade deal opposed by France

The European Union and South America's Mercosur trade bloc said Friday they had finalised a free trade agreement that has been decades in the making. But the deal faces a tortuous battle for approval in Europe given opposition from France and other member states.

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Mercosur deal in sight as EU chief von der Leyen pushes past French objections

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a controversial trade deal between the EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a transatlantic market of some 700 million people.

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EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a trans-Atlantic market of some 700 million people

The Independent UK

French farmers gear up for protests in push for talks with PM Barnier

French farmers are planning two days of protest across the country in December to highlight their drop in income due to high inflation – the final phase of a wave of demonstrations that have previously addressed the proposed EU deal with South American trade bloc Mercosur, and issues with red…

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French lawmakers reject Mercosur free trade deal as farmers continue protests

France’s Senate has voted to reject the Mercosur free trade agreement between the European Union and South American countries, following a similar vote in the National Assembly, as farmers continue to protest against a deal they say would bring unfair competition.

Radio France Internationale

Carrefour apologizes to Brazil for CEO's remarks, and beef is headed back to its stores

Brazilian beef is headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores after a brief boycott sparked by remarks from the French company’s chief executive about nations in the South America trade bloc Mercosur

The Independent UK

Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott'

French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France.

International Business Times

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Opposition From European Farmers

Learn about the ongoing negotiations between the EU and Mercosur for a major trade agreement, facing opposition and support from various stakeholders.

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Brazil blocks local meat deliveries to French Carrefour chain over trade row

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers who have boycotted deliveries to local French-owned supermarket chain Carrefour, in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

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The Independent UK

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil

International Business Times

Brazil Minister Says Supports Meat Supplier 'Boycott' Of Carrefour

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

International Business Times

Macron Praises EU-Chile Trade Agreement On Latin America Tour

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed a recently upgraded EU-Chile free trade agreement as he met counterpart Gabriel Boric in Santiago on the last leg of a Latin America tour.

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French farmers call off border blockade after talks with Prime Minister Barnier

French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal have lifted a blockade on the Spanish border after an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

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International Business Times

French Farmers Lift Border Blockade After Talks With PM

French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal on Wednesday lifted a blockade on the Spanish border after an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

International Business Times

French Farmers Threaten 'Chaos' Over Proposed EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers stepped up their protests Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, blocking a key motorway on the border with Spain and vowing to sow "chaos."

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French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal, block motorways in southern France

French farmers staged fresh protests on Tuesday against a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising four South American nations. While the French government has voiced strong opposition to the deal, the protesters are urging President Emmanuel Macron to take stronger action to protect their…

International Business Times

French Farmers Step Up Protests Against EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.

International Business Times

'Agriculture Is Dying': French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.