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EU Approves Safeguards Law, Sparking Mercosur Controversy

2/13/2026

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The European Parliament approved a safeguards law to protect European farmers from Mercosur imports.
It creates a presumption of harm for Mercosur imports priced at least five percent below European prices.
Argentine President Javier Milei criticized the measures, and Mercosur leaders accepted them.
MEPs referred the Mercosur agreement to the European Court of Justice for a legal opinion.
Most EU governments want swift implementation.

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The European Parliament approved a safeguards law to protect European farmers from Mercosur imports.
It creates a presumption of harm for Mercosur imports priced at least five percent below European prices.
Argentine President Javier Milei criticized the measures, and Mercosur leaders accepted them.
MEPs referred the Mercosur agreement to the European Court of Justice for a legal opinion.
Most EU governments want swift implementation.