French President Emmanuel Macron pushes for more EU concessions on agriculture and trade
EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says majority of capitals back Mercosur pact despite opposition from Paris
Brazilian leader lashes out after Macron’s criticism of agreement adds to last-minute hitches to 20 years of talks
Opposition from French president is latest setback to EU agreement with South American bloc
Negotiations over pact have dragged on for decades
Paraguay’s president says Mercosur will end talks with Brussels if deal is not finalised by December 6
President refuses to sign Mercosur agreement unless Brussels backs down over foreign competition clause
Brussels aims to boost Latin America ties but struggles to resolve environmental spat with Brazil and Argentina
Caring about production methods does not violate free trade. It is required by it
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The EU’s anti-deforestation import ban is good news for those developing-country farmers who can meet its tricky tests
Brussels’ request for more protections against deforestation angers Brasília
As political alliances in the region shift, Montevideo’s decision to ‘open up to the world’ exacerbates tensions
President Alberto Fernández says existing deal will hurt Argentine and Brazilian car industry
Concerns over Amazon deforestation hold up talks with Brazil over Mercosur pact
A pact between Montevideo and Beijing would have broader consequences for Latin America
South American country’s move raises tensions ahead of presidential summit
Economics should push Mercosur and Brussels to ratify deal but politics could prevent them
Country’s foreign minister says indefinite delay of deal with South American bloc would be damaging
Argentina’s Alberto Fernández signals country is in no state to contemplate new deals
Spats between Brazil and Argentina could roil critical summit
Bolsonaro’s decision to allow cultivation emerges as further obstacle to ratification
Export industries can be an ally rather than foe of rainforest protection
Mercosur ‘cows for cars’ accord will worsen deforestation, detractors claim
Sigrid Kaag says EU’s new trade deal can raise environmental standards in South America
