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Von der Leyen clinches EU-Mercosur trade deal, in face of French opposition

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Von der Leyen clinches EU-Mercosur trade deal, in face of French opposition

Von der Leyen clinches EU-Mercosur trade deal, in face of French opposition

The European Commission and Mercosur countries announced on Friday the conclusion of an agreement creating a free trade area covering 780 million people.

However, the deal will have to be sealed by EU member states.


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