French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition
PARIS -- French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests on Monday targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Backed by their government, they argue the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards.
French Farmers Protest Against EU-Mercosur Deal: A Fight for Survival
French farmers staged protests against EU-Mercosur trade talks, claiming they threaten agriculture. Led by unions, they dumped Spanish wine and blocked buildings, demanding action against perceived unfair competition and low income.
French farmers threaten 'chaos' over proposed EU-Mercosur deal
The French government is leading resistance against ratification of the trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, which would create the world's largest free-trade zone. The new wave of action comes after farmers ...
French farmers back on the streets as Mercosur trade talks stir fury
Farmers staged protests across France on Monday at the prospect of a trade deal between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc, which will further intensify competition for the French agriculture sector.
French Farmers Step Up Protests Against EU-Mercosur Deal
French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.
'Bigger picture': EU-Mercosur trade deal would 'open door for a lot of French agricultural exports'
French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Backed by their government, they argue the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards.
Why EU farmers are upset about Mercosur deal
A trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries, which includes a significant section on agriculture, has triggered protests from EU farmers who argue farm imports from South America do not meet European standards.
Factbox-Why EU Farmers Are Upset About Mercosur Deal
A trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries, which includes a significant section on agriculture, has triggered protests from EU farmers who argue farm imports from South America do not meet European standards.
French Farmers Mobilize to Block EU’s Mercosur Trade Deal
France’s powerful farming unions are taking to the streets again to seek more government support and rally against a European Union free trade deal with Latin American producers seen allowing in cheaper goods.
'Agriculture Is Dying': French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal
French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.
French Farmers Mobilize for Protests Over EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests Monday, targeting the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement
Poland, France to Discuss Concerns Over Mercosur Trade Deal
French and Polish agriculture ministers will meet in Warsaw in the coming days to discuss their respective lists of ...
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French President Macron leads opposition to EU-Mercosur deal as hopes for G20 breakthrough fade
By Mathew Cohen French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's opposition to the European Union-Mercosur Free Trade ...
Italy Minister Rejects 'Current' Mercosur Trade Deal
Italy's agriculture minister on Monday opposed a proposed EU-South America trade deal, saying farmers in the Mercosur bloc should have the same "obligations" on workers' rights and the environment.
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European And Mercosur Business Associations Ask Swift Conclusion Of EU-Mercosur FTA
In a joint call from both sides of the Atlantic, 78 business associations representing a diverse array of industries from the EU and Mercosur ask their governments to expedite the conclusion of the EU ...
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French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
The European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc, composed of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia, reached an initial agreement in 2019, but negotiations stumbled due to opposition from ...
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In favor of EU-Mercosur, but there are open points -Tajani
Mercosur trade deal but there are some points still open such as unsustainable costs for producers as highlighted by Farm Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday.