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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Farmer Backlash
European farmers are protesting a potential trade deal between the EU and Mercosur, fearing it will harm their competitiveness. The deal is nearing completion, despite opposition from some EU members.
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- What is the current status of the EU-Mercosur trade negotiations?
- The EU Commission is nearing a deal with Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay), despite opposition from some EU member states like France.
- What are the main concerns of European farmers regarding the trade deal?
- Concerns exist that the agreement could lead to increased imports of Latin American agricultural products, potentially harming European farmers' livelihoods and market share.
- What environmental safeguards is the EU seeking to include in the agreement?
- The EU aims to include environmental safeguards in the deal, including commitments to combat deforestation and mechanisms to suspend the agreement if climate accords are violated.
- Why are European farmers protesting the potential EU-Mercosur trade agreement?
- European farmers are protesting a potential EU-Mercosur trade agreement, fearing that it will undermine their competitiveness due to differing standards on things like pesticide use.
- What are the potential consequences if the EU fails to reach an agreement with Mercosur?
- If the EU fails to reach an agreement with Mercosur, the Latin American countries could turn to China for trade deals, potentially impacting the EU's economic and geopolitical interests.