Mercosur trade deal divides EU

Brazil's Lula hopes for Mercosur-EU trade deal by year-end
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he hoped a trade deal between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc would be signed by the end of this year, even as it faced opposition,
Mercosur trade deal divides EU as negotiations enter final stretch
The European Union and four Latin American countries are preparing for a final push to clinch a controversial free trade deal that has been under discussion for 25 years. Backed by Germany and Spain,
Lula's Pledge: EU-Mercosur Trade Deal by Year's End
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed optimism for finalizing a trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur bloc by year-end. Despite French opposition, negotiations progress with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leading efforts.
What Is the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement and Why Does It Matter?
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years
Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal: Lula
France does not get to decide whether a free trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc goes ahead -- only Brussels does, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula
What beef do EU farmers have with the Mercosur free trade deal?
The deal has been 25 years in the making and it aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world - but farmers in Europe are heavily opposed to sealing it, saying that they cannot compete with South American livestock producers.
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Carrefour CEO seeks to defuse Brazil meat spat over EU-Mercosur trade deal comments
The Carrefour CEO's comments over an EU-Mercosur trade deal caused disruption to supplies of meat to Brazil stores.
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Carrefour CEO ends sale of Mercosur animal protein
Last week, Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour Group posted on X that “in solidarity with the ag world, Carrefour is ...
'Carrefour's decision to stop selling Mercosur meat in France threatens its interests in Brazil'
COLUMN. CEO Alexandre Bompard's pledge to stop selling beer and pork from Latin America has sparked boycott calls in Brazil, ...
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Carrefour opposition to EU-Mercosur trade deal sparks backlash in Brazil
The French giant has come out in support of farmers to block the prospect of meat imports from the South America bloc.
Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves
Brazil's government has blasted French retailer Carrefour after its CEO vowed to keep South American meat off its shelves in ...
Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and ...
Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott'
French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing ...
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Brazil planning a second tariffs cut without Mercosur endorsement “to protect people's lives and health”
Brazil is considering a further reduction in import fees without having the endorsement of Mercosur country members, reports O Estado de Sao Paulo. The idea is to cut Import Tax rates by another ...
Carrefour apologizes to Brazil for CEO's remarks, and beef is headed back to its stores
Brazilian beef was headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores Tuesday after a brief boycott sparked by ...
Brazil Minister Says Supports Meat Supplier 'Boycott' Of Carrefour
Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.