Mercosur trade deal divides EU

Brazil's Lula hopes for Mercosur-EU trade deal by year-end
By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) -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 finalized by the end of this year,
Brazil's Lula defies France, pushes for EU-Mercosur deal by 2023
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, stated that France cannot block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, asserting that the decisive voice in this matter belongs to Brussels. He also emphasized his aim to finalize the agreement by the end of the year,
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.
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,
Poland opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the agreement would expose European farmers to unfair competition, citing concern for his country's food security, an opinion that France representatives reinforced.
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.
Poland opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal in current form, says PM
Poland opposes the EU-Mercosur free trade deal with South American countries in its current form, the prime minister said on Tuesday, joining France in standing against an agreement European farmers say will expose them to unfair competition.
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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Mercosur nations launch cross-border digital ID initiative
The project represents a step in facilitating cross-border access to public services, reducing administrative barriers, and ...
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 apologizes to Brazil for CEO's remarks, and beef is headed back to its stores
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian beef was headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores Tuesday after a brief ...
'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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Uruguay's president-elect meets with Brazil's Lula da Silva
Brasilia, December 1 (RHC)-- The newly-elected president of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, has met with Brazilian President Luiz ...