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Al Jazeera

Over two decades of EU-Mercosur trade negotiations come to an end

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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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The EU and South American bloc move closer to free trade after more than 20 years of talks.

Breakdown
  • French farmers fear the Mercosur deal will create unfair competition 11s
  • Farmers protest outside EU Parliament, demanding their concerns be heard 1m 11s
  • The deal must be ratified by the EU Parliament before taking effect 1m 27s
  • Some lawmakers oppose the deal, questioning its legality and impact 1m 31s
  • Supporters say the deal will strengthen EU alliances and reduce dependencies 1m 44s