EU officials will visit Ireland early next year to address concerns over the Mercosur trade deal. The agreement, after 25 years of negotiations, promises tariff cuts and new markets for European exports, but faces strong opposition from Irish farmers over competition and paperwork.
EU Commission officials will visit Ireland early next year to address concerns over the Mercosur trade agreement, finalized earlier this month after 25 years of negotiations. The deal, which involves South American countries Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, promises to open new markets and reduce tariffs on European exports. However, it has sparked significant opposition, particularly from Irish farmers.
On the positive side, the Mercosur deal offers substantial benefits for European businesses. It would reduce tariffs on key exports like olive oil, wine, and dairy products, while also opening up new markets for European automotive, machinery, and pharmaceutical goods. This is seen as an opportunity for European industries to expand into Latin America, potentially boosting trade and creating jobs.
However, the deal also brings concerns. Many Irish farmers fear that the agreement could lead to cheaper beef and poultry imports from South America, which might harm local farming practices. Additionally, the deal could mean an increase in paperwork, especially for the traceability of meat products, which has been a significant concern for Irish agricultural workers.
The Irish government, alongside the EU, hopes that direct talks with farming representatives will help clarify these concerns and ensure the deal’s long-term benefits are understood.
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As Germany considers providing long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, military experts warn the move could enable Kyiv to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow — a shift that could escalate tensions and draw NATO closer to direct confrontation.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said on Sunday that he expects President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to speak soon in an effort to resolve a growing dispute over critical minerals.
As Germany considers providing long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, military experts warn the move could enable Kyiv to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow — a shift that could escalate tensions and draw NATO closer to direct confrontation.
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