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EU strikes blockbuster trade deal with Mercosur

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the EU trade myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The EU and four South American countries have concluded a blockbuster trade deal that would create a market of 700mn people by dropping tariffs on more than 90 per cent of goods. European Commission President […]

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EU and Mercosur miss a trick at Rio summit devoid of trade talks

This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday and Saturday morning. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Good morning. As Russia’s war against Ukraine enters its 1,000th day, G20 powers signalled weakening support […]

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Factbox-Why EU farmers are upset about Mercosur deal

By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) – A trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries, which includes a significant section on agriculture, has triggered protests from EU farmers who argue farm imports from South America do not meet European standards. The agreement dating from 2019 and published on the Commission website has […]