French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing threats to livelihoods from South American imports.

French farmers are protesting against an EU-Mercosur trade deal that would increase South American agricultural imports, arguing it could undermine their livelihoods due to lower environmental and labor standards in South America. French President Emmanuel Macron has called the deal "terrible" and "outdated." The European Commission is under pressure to reject the agreement and develop a more coherent trade policy.

November 12, 2024
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