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- The European Commission confirmed the European Union–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement will provisionally take effect on May 1, 2026.
- Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay have ratified the agreement, and Paraguay is expected to follow.
- The deal seeks to diversify supply chains and strengthen ties as EU reduces reliance on Russia.
- The EU prioritizes Mercosur trade as it seeks to phase out Russian LNG by end of 2026 amid rising energy prices.
