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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: luxury car tax change could seal EU trade deal; far north Queensland braces for severe weather

Australia is expected to adjust its luxury car tax as part of negotiations to finalize a trade deal with the European Union.

Mar 5 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Brazil's Senate ratifies Mercosur free trade deal with European Union

Brazil's Senate has ratified a significant free trade agreement with the European Union, joining Argentina and Uruguay in establishing a major trade bloc while facing opposition from European farmers.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government regulates protection rules for national producers in agreements like the one approved between Mercosur and the European Union

Brazil's government has established regulations for bilateral safeguard measures to protect local producers in free trade agreements like the Mercosur-European Union deal.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

After 25 Years of Negotiation, the Giant Deal Moves Forward - EU to Apply

The European Union has announced the temporary application of the Mercosur trade agreement, a deal that has been negotiated for 25 years with South American countries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

EU move to 'provisionally' apply Mercosur deal a 'bad surprise', Macron says

Emmanuel Macron criticized the EU's decision to provisionally implement the Mercosur trade deal, calling it a 'bad surprise' for France due to concerns over competition for local farmers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Brussels implements EU-Mercosur trade agreement despite 'brake'

The EU will temporarily implement its trade agreement with Mercosur countries, announced Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, potentially prompting strong backlash from European capitals and lawmakers opposed to the deal.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Court's decision temporarily suspends approval of EU and US trade agreement due to Trump's tariffs

The European Parliament committee has postponed voting on the EU-US trade deal for the second time in recent weeks, linked to Trumpโ€™s controversial actions regarding Greenland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"A capitulation": what does the commercial 'deal' with Donald Trump really contain that the EU threatens to abandon?

The article discusses the controversial trade deal between the EU and the US, negotiated under pressure from Donald Trump, which many in Europe view as a humiliation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU hits pause on trade deal with US, Trump warns countries not to 'play games' after Supreme Court ruling

The EU has decided to pause ratification of its trade deal with the US following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, while Trump cautions other nations to adhere to trade agreements.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

EU postpones approval of Trump's deal

The European Union plans to delay the approval of a trade agreement with the United States due to concerns over new tariffs and a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU lawmakers to freeze US trade deal after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

EU lawmakers have decided to suspend approval of a significant trade deal with the US following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many of Trump's tariffs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Deal is a Deal...', Donald Trump Faces Major Setback from EU on Tariffs

The European Commission demands strict adherence to last year's EU-US trade agreement following the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's global tariffs.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Australian farmers weigh up pros and cons of looming EU trade deal

Australian farmers are anxious as the signing of a new free trade agreement with the European Union approaches, balancing potential market opportunities against increased European imports.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australia and EU on verge of striking free trade deal long stalled by beef, parmesan and prosecco

Australia and the EU are nearing a free trade agreement after overcoming longstanding differences, with a potential deal to be finalized this month.

Feb 14 โ€ข 02:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Why the countryside protests again with tractor convoys: Mercosur is less worrying than the cut in the CAP

Farmers in Spain protest in Madrid against the EU-Mercosur trade deal and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Trade conflict with Trump: EU Parliament wants to suspend customs deal after two years

The EU Parliament paves the way for a customs deal with the US, imposing several conditions including an expiration date.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK: Mercosur back on the table โ€” Strong 'no' from our MEPs to a worse deal for European farmers

PASOK MEPs voted against a report in the European Parliament regarding the EU-Mercosur partnership, criticizing its inadequate protections for European agriculture.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Bigger than 1991...', economists say - Deal with US and EU is historic

Economist Arvind Panagariya asserts that the current trade deals with the US and EU are more significant than the 1991 economic reforms led by former PM Manmohan Singh, promising global strength and increased foreign investment for India.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Dispute with Washington: EU Parliament Ends Blockade of Customs Deal with Trump

The European Parliament has resumed work on a trade agreement with the United States, lifting a previous blockade caused by tensions over Greenland.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

India's deal completed from America to the EU, new markets will open for traders

India is playing a crucial role in the new world order by completing trade deals with multiple countries including the US, UK, Australia, and the EU while negotiations continue with several others.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

200 grams of beef per EU citizen - this cannot destabilize the European market

Rupert Schlegelmilch, the chief negotiator for the EU on the Mercosur agreement, argues in an interview that the reasons given by opponents of the deal are unfounded, as EU lawmakers momentarily suspend the agreement.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"The defectors wanted to evade responsibility," says the Mercosur negotiator

Rupert Schlegelmilch, the chief negotiator for the Mercosur agreement, criticizes EU lawmakers for freezing the deal just after its signing, arguing that the opponents' justifications are merely excuses.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Finland secures $6bn deal to build icebreakers for US

Finland has agreed to a $6 billion contract to supply a new fleet of icebreakers to the US amid concerns over US-EU relations and President Trump's Greenland ambitions.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
World

Narrow majority put a spoke in the wheel of the EU's major trade deal โ€“ now the split is cracking everywhere in Parliament

A narrow majority in the European Parliament has hindered the EU's significant trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, causing visible divisions among social democratic members.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

India will cut Russian oil consumption and have lower tariffs from the EU, announces Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India's Prime Minister Modi that will reduce tariffs and stop India from purchasing oil from Russia in favor of increased imports from the U.S. and potentially Venezuela.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU-Mercosur trade pact agreed: Is it the end for opponents of the deal?

The EU member states have overwhelmingly supported a significant free trade agreement with Latin American countries after 25 years of negotiations, raising questions about the future of opposition to the deal.

Jan 16 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Is the EU-Mercosur trade agreement more than a 'cows for cars' deal?

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been approved by a majority of EU countries after 25 years of discussions, sparking debate on its implications.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

France's government survives two no-confidence votes over Mercosur deal

The French government withstood two no-confidence votes from left and right opposition parties regarding concerns over the EU-Mercosur trade deal, which they argue threatens local agriculture.

Jan 14 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers in France have begun leaving Paris after protests regarding the EU-Mercosur trade deal, but tensions are escalating in Toulouse as they continue to voice their concerns over challenging agricultural conditions.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Some 350 tractors converge on Paris in latest farmersโ€™ protest

French farmers protested in Paris with 350 tractors against an EU-Mercosur trade deal that they argue threatens local agriculture.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

French farmers block ports over controversial EU trade deal (VIDEO)

Farmers in France are protesting by blocking key motorways and ports against a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur, citing unfair competition from Latin American meat producers.

Jan 12 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We Won't Buy It": French Retailers Close the Door to Mercosur Imported Products

French retailers have stated that they will not stock meat and poultry products imported under the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, despite the EU's approval of the deal.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Mercosur: The EU confirms the signing of the treaty on Saturday

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to sign a free trade treaty with Mercosur on January 17, 2024, after the EU approved the major trade deal despite opposition from several countries including France.

Jan 11 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Protests Against Mercosur Agreement: Farmers Take to the Streets in France and Ireland

Farmers in France and Ireland protested against the EU's recently agreed trade deal with the South American Mercosur countries over the weekend.

Jan 11 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Catalan farmers raise the stakes and maintain several roadblocks: "If Mercosur goes ahead, many people could be forced to close"

Catalan farmers continue their protests with roadblocks against the EU's trade agreement with Mercosur, expressing fears of economic repercussions if the deal is implemented.

Jan 11 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Thousands of Irish farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal

Irish farmers are protesting against the EU's trade deal with Mercosur, highlighting their dissatisfaction with the treaty approved by EU states despite opposition.

Jan 10 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

The largest trade agreement in Europe: Who wins and who loses from the EU's deal with Mercosur, what it means for European farmers

The article analyzes who benefits and who suffers from the EU's newly approved free trade agreement with Mercosur, which has taken decades to negotiate and is set to be signed soon.

Jan 9 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Mercosur โ€“ EU Agreement: Who Won and Who Counts Losses and Where from the Transatlantic Deal

The controversial Mercosur-EU trade agreement was finally approved after 25 years of negotiations, amidst protests from European farmers.

Jan 9 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU greenlights Mercosur trade deal, von der Leyen 'looks forward' to signing 'soon'

The EU has approved the long-awaited trade agreement with Mercosur, and Ursula von der Leyen expressed her eagerness to sign it soon despite opposition from some member states, particularly France.

Jan 9 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

EU-Mercosur Agreement: EU States Approve Trade Deal

EU states have given the green light for the free trade agreement with South American Mercosur countries despite ongoing farmer protests, with Germany expressing joy and France showing dissatisfaction.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

SZ in the Evening: News from January 9, 2026

European Union countries have agreed to a Mercosur trade deal after 26 years, overcoming French farmer protests, with plans to reduce import tariffs significantly and sign the agreement in Paraguay next week.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

After decades of negotiations, EU-Mercosur deal hinges on France and Italy

The long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade agreement is facing a critical test due to concerns from France and Italy that could impact its finalization.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU states back record South America trade deal after 25 years

European Union member states have approved a historic trade agreement with South America, marking the end of a 25-year negotiation process.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

EU states back controversial Mercosur deal with Latin American countries

The EU has approved a significant free trade agreement with Mercosur nations, sparking protests among farmers and environmentalists across several member states.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America

The European Union has finalized a significant free-trade agreement with several South American countries, enhancing economic ties between the two regions.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

EU countries approve trade agreement with Mercosur

After 26 years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur trade deal has taken a significant step towards signing, aided by new safeguards and funding for agriculture that persuaded Italy to support the agreement.

Jan 9 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Mercosur Agreement: The Faltering Europeans

The EU states have finally agreed to the trade deal with the Mercosur countries, though the lack of unity dampens the significance of this achievement.

Jan 9 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

President Macron says France to vote against EU-Mercosur deal

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will oppose the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Jan 9 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Mercosur trade deal: French farmers protests in Paris as EU votes

French farmers protested in Paris against the Mercosur trade deal as the EU was set to vote on it.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

The EU at a Crossroads for the Agreement with Mercosur: What Will Determine Its Approval or Rejection

The EU is poised to make a critical decision regarding the major trade deal with Mercosur countries amid intense intra-European disputes and agricultural opposition.

Jan 9 โ€ข 07:23 UTC

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