EU chief pushes to close Mercosur free trade deal despite French opposition

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc is "in sight" but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay, with Italy joining France in threatening to derail the 20-year effort to create the world’s largest free-trade zone.

Dec 6, 2024 - 05:00
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EU chief pushes to close Mercosur free trade deal despite French opposition
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc is "in sight" but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay, with Italy joining France in threatening to derail the 20-year effort to create the world’s largest free-trade zone.

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