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The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

Associated Press  

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement Friday with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur trade alliance, capping a quarter-century of on-off negotiations even as France vowed to derail the contentious accord. From Uruguay, the host of the Mercosur summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the …

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The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

CNN  

AP — The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement Friday with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur trade alliance, capping a quarter-century of on-off negotiations even as France vowed to derail the contentious accord. From Uruguay, the host of the Mercosur summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the deal …

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EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Uruguay Thursday 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. Let’s work, let’s cross it,” von der Leyen said Thursday, sidestepping objections from …

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Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed
4 weeks ago

Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed

Associated Press  

PARIS — After more than 20 years of negotiations, the 27-nation European Union and Mercosur — a South American trade bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia — are still trying to finalize a major trade agreement that is sparking protests by European farmers. European farmers, especially in France, worry that an influx of South American products would saturate …

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Carrefour’s cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, 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, including a refusal to supply beef to Carrefour stores in Brazil. Though France makes up just a tiny sliver of Brazil’s beef exports, meatpackers worried that Carrefour’s decision …

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Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves
1 month ago

Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves

Hindustan Times  

By Lisandra Paraguassu and Luana Maria Benedito Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves BRASILIA, - Brazil's government has blasted French retailer Carrefour after its CEO vowed to keep South American meat off its shelves in France in solidarity with farmers, calling the comments part of a wider push to undermine a pending trade deal. In …

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French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal
1 month ago

French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Live Mint  

PARIS — French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests on Monday targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Proponents of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement argue that it would significantly boost economic ties between Europe and South America by eliminating tariffs on European exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars, thereby enhancing market access and creating lucrative opportunities for European businesses. Earlier this …

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French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition
1 month ago

French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition

Associated Press  

BEAUVAIS, France — French farmers escalated protests Monday against the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement under negotiation, citing fears of unfair competition. Now, with unfair competition from South American products boosted with hormones and GMOs, it’s the final straw.” Armelle Fraiture, a 25-year-old who took over her family’s 300-cow farm in the Beauvais region earlier in the year, expressed concerns about …

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Farmers launch protests against EU-Mercosur trade pact
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers launch protests against EU-Mercosur trade pact

China Daily  

European farmers gather to protest against an EU-Mercosur agreement in Brussels, Belgium November 13, 2024. Vincent Delobel, a Belgian farmer, said he and other farmers are worried that the free trade deal will bring cheap South American meat products to Europe. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said in Brussels on Wednesday that the EU-Mercosur deal would be "disastrous" for French …

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Farmers launch protests against EU-Mercosur trade pact
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers launch protests against EU-Mercosur trade pact

China Daily  

European farmers gather to protest against an EU-Mercosur agreement in Brussels, Belgium November 13, 2024. Vincent Delobel, a Belgian farmer, said he and other farmers are worried that the free trade deal will bring cheap South American meat products to Europe. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said in Brussels on Wednesday that the EU-Mercosur deal would be "disastrous" for French …

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French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
1 month, 1 week ago

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports

Associated Press  

PARIS — French farmers protested Tuesday against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods. Tuesday’s protest in Aurillac, in southern France, was the start of a fresh wave expected to spread among the European agricultural community amid concern that the deal could be finalized at the G20 summit in Brazil on …

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With Argentina’s president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful
5 months, 2 weeks ago

With Argentina’s president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — The most notable thing about the Mercosur trade bloc’s meetings on Sunday in Paraguay was an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei. Uruguay’s president, Luis Lacalle Pou, who has staked his economic legacy on opening up to China, said Mercosur has held his country “hostage.” Incensed over the breach of solidarity, Brazil announced it would …

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Investment banks to put $10 billion into projects aimed at interconnecting South America
1 year ago

Investment banks to put $10 billion into projects aimed at interconnecting South America

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four investment banks announced Thursday …

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Hopes for a Mercosur-EU trade deal fade yet again as leaders meet in Brazil
1 year ago

Hopes for a Mercosur-EU trade deal fade yet again as leaders meet in Brazil

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The heads of state from South America’s Mercosur trade bloc gathered Thursday in Rio de Janeiro for a meeting all but certain to once again disappoint members hoping to finalize a long-delayed trade deal with the European Union. Lula said he had spoken with most European presidents as well as many of their negotiators, and that he …

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Germany and Brazil hope for swift finalization of a trade agreement between EU and Mercosur
1 year ago

Germany and Brazil hope for swift finalization of a trade agreement between EU and Mercosur

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The chancellor of Germany and president of Brazil expressed hope Monday that decades-long negotiations might soon yield a finalized free trade agreement between the 27-member European Union and a bloc of four South American nations. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told reporters in Berlin that they support the trade deal for …

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Germany and Brazil hope for swift finalization of a trade agreement between EU and Mercosur
1 year ago

Germany and Brazil hope for swift finalization of a trade agreement between EU and Mercosur

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Brazil’s Lula to discuss trade deal with Macron on France visit
1 year, 6 months ago

Brazil’s Lula to discuss trade deal with Macron on France visit

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian president says he plans to discuss stalled trade deal between the EU and bloc of South American nations. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he plans to discuss a prospective trade deal between the European Union and a bloc of South American countries when he meets his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in France this week. Lula said …

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Weeks before EU and Latin American joint summit, trade deal remains elusive
1 year, 6 months ago

Weeks before EU and Latin American joint summit, trade deal remains elusive

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Only weeks before a joint summit between the European Union and Latin American nations was supposed to seal an oft-delayed trade deal, the writing on the wall of EU headquarters Thursday made it clear why it still might not happen. “STOP EU-MERCOSUR,” the environmental group Greenpeace had put in giant letters on the building where the 27 EU …

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Key EU states worry South America trade pact may hurt Amazon
4 years, 3 months ago

Key EU states worry South America trade pact may hurt Amazon

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — EU countries remained divided Monday on whether to approve a preliminary free trade deal drafted last year with South American countries because of concerns related to the Amazon deforestation and the respect of European standards. And we will need definitely to have more discussions between us.” Following two decades of negotiations, the trade pact was announced last year …

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