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Lula Seeks Macron's Support for EU-Mercosur Deal

7/18/2025

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's visit to France aimed to win President Emmanuel Macron's backing for the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, despite France's agricultural worries. As Canada eyes Mercosur talks to broaden its trade horizons, the EU grapples with internal strife over agricultural policies and looming US tariffs, adding layers of complexity to the negotiations.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's visit to France aimed to win President Emmanuel Macron's backing for the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, despite France's agricultural worries. As Canada eyes Mercosur talks to broaden its trade horizons, the EU grapples with internal strife over agricultural policies and looming US tariffs, adding layers of complexity to the negotiations.