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What is the Mercosur trade deal?

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The Mercosur trade deal is an agreement between the EU and the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) to create the world's largest free trade area, linking over 700 million consumers across two continents.

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EU proposes Mercosur trade deal, French opposition softens

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  • The EU Commission presented the trade deal with Mercosur for approval.
  • France's opposition softened with proposed limits on farm imports. 8s
  • The agreement would create the world's largest free trade area. 31s
  • The Commission proposed mechanisms to suspend preferential access for some farm products and a crisis fund for farmers. 2m 9s
  • The deal still requires approval from the European Parliament and a majority of EU governments. 52s
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EU proposes Mercosur trade deal, French opposition softens
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EU proposes Mercosur trade deal, French opposition softens

The European Commission presented the EU's trade accord with South America's Mercosur bloc for approval.

EU proposes Mercosur trade deal, French opposition softens
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EU proposes Mercosur trade deal, French opposition softens

We are creating the world's largest free trade area, linking over 700 million consumers across two continents.

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