The trade agreement under discussion for twenty-five years between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) is one of the reasons for the anger of French, but also European, farmers. Its objective: to remove 90% of customs duties over 10 years. French President Emmanuel Macron said he was opposed to it on Tuesday. The conditions “are not met” to conclude the negotiations, recognized the European Commission.
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Highlights: The trade agreement under discussion for twenty-five years between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) is one of the reasons for the anger of farmers. Its objective: to remove 90% of customs duties over 10 years. French President Emmanuel Macron said he was opposed to it on Tuesday. The conditions “are not met” to conclude the negotiations, recognized the European Commission. The agreement is expected to be signed by the end of 2014.
The trade agreement under discussion for twenty-five years between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) is one of the reasons for the anger of farmers...
Source: france24