European Farmers Protest EU–Mercosur Trade Deal Over ‘Unfair’ Competition
In this video from the Farm Unfiltered podcast, a look at the growing backlash from European farmers against the long-negotiated EU–Mercosur trade agreement, which would link the EU with South American countries including Brazil and Argentina.
Farmers — particularly in France — argue the deal would expose them to unfair competition, since European producers face far stricter environmental and regulatory requirements than their South American counterparts. While EU regulators have recently eased some environmental rules after earlier protests, opposition to the trade agreement remains strong.
Analysts say the deal could significantly affect global markets for beef, soybeans, and other commodities — with ripple effects for farmers well beyond Europe as trade flows shift and competition intensifies.
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