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France's farmers protest over cattle cull and trade deal; government urges Christmas truce.
The French government has called for a Christmas truce in ongoing farmer protests, urging a pause in road blockades and demonstrations over the government’s cattle cull to fight lumpy skin disease and opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Farmers have disrupted transportation with blockades and symbolic actions, including placing a coffin labeled "RIP Agri" at President Macron’s residence, citing distrust in official policies and fears of unfair competition from imported goods.
While some groups, like the Young Farmers union, expressed willingness to observe a truce, others remain uncertain.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with farm leaders, with a government response expected to influence whether protests ease.
The EU has delayed the Mercosur deal amid widespread opposition.
Los agricultores franceses protestan por el sacrificio de ganado y el acuerdo comercial; el gobierno insta a la tregua navideña.