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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal on the Brink of Collapse

12/20/2025

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  • The EU-Mercosur trade deal faces potential collapse as leaders prepare for discussions in Brussels.
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues for completing the deal, while French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni say signing now would be premature.
  • Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warns he will not renegotiate if the deal is not finalized this year, and protests by French farmers reflect strong opposition.