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Wednesday, 11 December, 2024

The FT ViewThe editorial board
An EU-Mercosur deal worth ratifying
Agreement with South American bloc is a chance to bolster free trade
Monday, 9 December, 2024

Trade Secrets
The endangered Mercosaurus roars back to life Premium content
Europe and South America revive a dormant deal
Friday, 6 December, 2024

EU trade
EU strikes blockbuster trade deal with Mercosur
Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goods
Thursday, 5 December, 2024

Global trade
‘Finish line in sight’ for EU-Mercosur trade deal, says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission president attends South American bloc’s summit as final details of pact are worked out
Tuesday, 26 November, 2024

Poland backs French effort to kill Mercosur trade deal
Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to protect EU’s largest poultry producers
Tuesday, 19 November, 2024

Europe Express
EU and Mercosur miss a trick at Rio summit devoid of trade talks Premium content
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s controversial law on surrogacy enters into force
Friday, 6 September, 2024

Europe Express
Eleven EU countries push for conclusion of Mercosur trade deal Premium content
Also in this newsletter: Brussels changes tack on Italy’s beach bonanza.
Tuesday, 6 August, 2024

EU trade
EU inches closer to trade deal with South America
Decades in the making, agreement with Mercosur nations nears finishing line
Tuesday, 30 January, 2024

EU agriculture
France turns up heat on Brussels to address farmer protests
French President Emmanuel Macron pushes for more EU concessions on agriculture and trade
Sunday, 10 December, 2023

EU trade
Brussels to proceed with LatAm trade deal despite French objections
EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says majority of capitals back Mercosur pact despite opposition from Paris
Thursday, 7 December, 2023

EU trade
Lula criticises French ‘protectionism’ in dispute over EU-Mercosur trade deal
Brazilian leader lashes out after Macron’s criticism of agreement adds to last-minute hitches to 20 years of talks
Sunday, 3 December, 2023

EU trade
EU trade chief cancels Brazil trip as prospects of Mercosur deal recede
Opposition from French president is latest setback to EU agreement with South American bloc
Monday, 20 November, 2023

EU and Mercosur trade bloc ramp up talks in bid to close deal in coming weeks
Negotiations over pact have dragged on for decades
Monday, 25 September, 2023

South American leaders issue ultimatum on EU trade pact
Paraguay’s president says Mercosur will end talks with Brussels if deal is not finalised by December 6
Wednesday, 19 July, 2023

Lula holds up EU trade deal in bid to protect Brazil’s domestic industry
President refuses to sign Mercosur agreement unless Brussels backs down over foreign competition clause
Monday, 17 July, 2023

EU trade
EU seeks to seal Mercosur trade pact as summit highlights rift over Ukraine war
Brussels aims to boost Latin America ties but struggles to resolve environmental spat with Brazil and Argentina
Thursday, 13 July, 2023

Free LunchMartin Sandbu
Ethical consumers and the brave new trade policy Premium content
Caring about production methods does not violate free trade. It is required by it
Wednesday, 28 June, 2023

Europe Express
How the EU trade agenda lags behind what was promised Premium content
Also in this newsletter: Estonia takes action on frozen Russian assets
Monday, 19 June, 2023

Trade Secrets
How green trade regulations help the strong and punish the weak Premium content
The EU’s anti-deforestation import ban is good news for those developing-country farmers who can meet its tricky tests
Wednesday, 5 April, 2023

EU trade
EU trade deal with South America delayed by row over environmental rules
Brussels’ request for more protections against deforestation angers Brasília
Monday, 26 December, 2022

Uruguay
Uruguay’s global ambitions shake up Latin America’s Mercosur trade bloc
As political alliances in the region shift, Montevideo’s decision to ‘open up to the world’ exacerbates tensions
Wednesday, 7 December, 2022

InterviewArgentina
Argentina urges EU to renegotiate South American trade pact
President Alberto Fernández says existing deal will hurt Argentine and Brazilian car industry
Sunday, 25 September, 2022

News in-depthEU trade
EU fears losing influence in Latin America as trade deals falter
Concerns over Amazon deforestation hold up talks with Brazil over Mercosur pact
Tuesday, 7 December, 2021

Trade Secrets
How Uruguay’s trade talks with China threaten Mercosur Premium content
A pact between Montevideo and Beijing would have broader consequences for Latin America
Thursday, 8 July, 2021

Uruguay roils Mercosur bloc with search for outside trade deals
South American country’s move raises tensions ahead of presidential summit