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France Bans Food Imports Amid Mercosur Trade Concerns

1/7/2026

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France bans food imports with traces of five pesticides banned in the EU over concerns about the Mercosur deal.
The ban applies to all countries using fungicides and an herbicide linked to health risks.
The EU Commission will review the measure on January 20.
A final Mercosur deal would create the world's largest free-trade area and raise concerns among European farmers about cheaper imports.

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Story summary

France bans food imports with traces of five pesticides banned in the EU over concerns about the Mercosur deal.
The ban applies to all countries using fungicides and an herbicide linked to health risks.
The EU Commission will review the measure on January 20.
A final Mercosur deal would create the world's largest free-trade area and raise concerns among European farmers about cheaper imports.