French farmers blockade roads near Paris, protesting a new EU-Mercosur trade deal and strict regulations.

French farmers are blocking roads around Paris to protest against a new EU-Mercosur free trade deal and strict regulations, arguing it will lead to cheap, unsafe imports, especially beef, from South America. They plan to meet with Prime Minister François Bayrou on January 13 to discuss their concerns. Supporters of the deal, including Germany, claim it reduces reliance on Chinese trade and protects against potential US tariffs.

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