European Parliament approves safeguards for Mercosur trade deal

bbc.com (Portuguese)

The European Parliament approved safeguards, paving the way for a Mercosur trade deal. These protections aim to shield European agriculture from South American imports and are stricter than previous proposals. The deal's final approval is anticipated soon. The agreement, under negotiation for 25 years, is expected to be signed this Saturday, creating one of the world's largest free trade areas.


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