France has taken a leading role in urging the European Union to postpone the ratification of the long-debated trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, citing concerns over the potential impact on its agricultural sector. The contentious pact, which aims to boost trade between the EU and South American countries including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, has faced mounting opposition from French farmers and politicians alike. France’s call to delay the deal underscores ongoing tensions within the EU over balancing trade expansion with protecting domestic industries, particularly in the sensitive farming sector.
France Blocks EU Mercosur Deal Citing Threats to Domestic Agriculture
France has taken a decisive stance against the European Union’s Mercosur trade agreement, expressing significant concerns about the potential impact on its agricultural sector. Paris argues that the influx of cheaper agricultural products from South American countries such as Brazil and…
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Author : Mia Garcia
Publish date : 2025-12-16 22:53:00
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