France seeking to block EU-Mercosur pact by 'all means' as farmers pile pressure

France said Thursday it was "employing all means" to block the adoption of a trade pact between the EU and the Mercosur bloc amid mounting pressure from farmers who say an increase in agricultural imports from South America will hurt their livelihoods. 

Nov 14, 2024 - 17:00
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France seeking to block EU-Mercosur pact by 'all means' as farmers pile pressure
France said Thursday it was "employing all means" to block the adoption of a trade pact between the EU and the Mercosur bloc amid mounting pressure from farmers who say an increase in agricultural imports from South America will hurt their livelihoods.