💨 Abstract

France is delaying a major EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing concerns from farmers about competition and regulatory standards. The deal, negotiated over 25 years, aims to remove duties on goods between the EU and Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia). French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has requested a delay, pushing the vote to 2026. Key EU nations like Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands share France's concerns.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff