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The European Union has initiated the temporary application of the free trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur, earlier than expected due to a challenge at the European Court.

Uruguay and Argentina have ratified the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement, becoming the first countries in the bloc to do so after 25 years of negotiations.

The leader of the Kirchnerist bloc in the Argentine Senate, José Mayans, criticized Bartolomé Abdala for attempting to facilitate a fast-track vote on a trade agreement with the European Union, using provocative language to express his discontent with the lack of proper discussion.

The EU's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, criticized the bloc's slow response to China's trade practices and called for reforms in international trade rules.

Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that Canada is poised to take a significant role in the formation of a new trading bloc involving the European Union and members of the CPTPP.

EU leaders are preparing proposals to shift the bloc's direction in response to external pressures ahead of a key summit.

The European Parliament has approved measures to shield its farmers from the trade deal with the Mercosur bloc, which comprises Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Argentina signed a trade agreement with the U.S. that may impact the South American trading bloc, Mercosur, amid its alignment with U.S. policies under President Javier Milei.

The US is forming a multilateral trade bloc in response to China's controls on rare earth exports, but analysts doubt its effectiveness in breaking China's dominance in the sector soon.

The US is forming a trade bloc to counter China's influence in the global critical minerals supply chain by imposing price limits and tariffs.

South Korea's Foreign Minister Jo Hyun attended the inaugural US-led mineral ministerial meeting in Washington, focusing on strengthening international cooperation for stable and diverse critical mineral supply chains amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

China's foreign ministry expressed opposition to any country attempting to undermine the international economic and trade system by imposing rules via small groups, following the U.S. announcement of a plan to create a preferential trade bloc focused on critical minerals.

The U.S. has officially announced plans for a trade bloc with allies that ties price floors and tariffs to counter China's dominance in the critical minerals market, following the realization that previous market-centric approaches have failed.

Brazil attended a meeting in the United States where Vice President J.D. Vance revealed plans for a trade bloc on critical minerals, and the Brazilian government is assessing potential participation.

Brazil recently attended a meeting in the United States where Vice President JD Vance outlined plans to form a commercial bloc for critical minerals, while the Brazilian government is still considering its participation in the initiative.

The US is proposing a new trade bloc focused on critical minerals, following discussions with ministers from 55 countries in Washington.

Vice President JD Vance revealed a US plan to rally allied countries to create a trade bloc for rare minerals to counter China's global dominance in these resources.

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.

Pablo Moyano, the second-in-command of the Truckers' Union, announces his decision to join the hardline faction opposing labor reform within the CGT.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, may travel to Paraguay this week to sign a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, which includes several South American countries.

EU member states have approved a trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur, creating the largest free trade zone in the world after more than 25 years of discussions.

Over a thousand Polish farmers protested in Warsaw against the European trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur, shortly after it was approved by most EU member states.

The EU has reached a trade agreement with South American nations after 25 years of negotiations to enhance trading relations, involving the Mercosur bloc of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

The EU member states have approved the signing of a free trade agreement with the South American trade bloc Mercosur, which comprises Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, despite protests from French and Greek farmers.

The EU is poised to approve a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc following last-minute concessions that have satisfied Italian concerns.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will vote against the EU's free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, coinciding with protests from French farmers in Paris.

The EU has reportedly secured Italy's support for a controversial trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur by promising additional funds for farmers.

The European Commission has proposed ensuring 45 billion euros for agricultural policy in the next seven-year budget starting in 2028 to placate farmers and secure support for a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur trading bloc.