EU chief discusses trade deal challenges with South America's Mercosur, facing French opposition.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen discusses the challenges of finalizing a trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc, a process ongoing for 25 years. France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, opposes the deal, fearing it will harm French farmers. Meanwhile, other EU countries like Germany support the pact, which aims to reduce tariffs. The EU's largest trading partner, Brazil, is part of Mercosur, and the deal's future remains uncertain.

November 17, 2024
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