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French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

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French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars.

However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector.


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