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 trade agreement
French farmers protested 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.
'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.
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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 threaten 'chaos' over EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur
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France continues to fiercely oppose an EU-Mercosur trade deal
After years of being on standby, a free-trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur could finally be ratified in the coming weeks. The only condition is that at least 15 member states representing 65% of the European population vote in its favour.
EU-Mercosur: Why the French have opposed this free trade agreement
The French government wants to block the free trade agreement between the European Union and five South American countries. Meanwhile, farmers have called for nationwide protests starting on Monday.
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.
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 demonstrate against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Michel Barnier spoke out against the trade treaty with South American countries. But they failed to calm the anger of farmers.
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