Mercosur-EU trade talks progress, potential boost for hide exports

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Mercosur-EU trade talks progress, potential boost for hide exports

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The Mercosur trade bloc met on Wednesday December 5 in Uruguay with hopes of finalizing a long-awaited trade deal with the European Union.

Supported by most South American countries and championed by Germany and Spain, the agreement faces opposition from France due to agricultural competition concerns.

Negotiators made progress in recent talks, but unresolved issues may delay signing.

While EU President Ursula von der Leyen is prepared to attend th...

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