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EU countries green light EU-Mercosur agreement: farmers ignored, democracy sidelined
The European Coordination Via Campesina strongly condemns the decision by a majority of EU Member States to clear the way for the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, despite widespread opposition from farmers across Europe and South America.
Angry French farmers defy ban and block Paris streets over Mercosur deal
French farmers defied a government ban, blockading roads into Paris and several of the city’s landmarks to protest against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union is expected to sign on Friday with South American nations.
Von der Leyen makes €45B pitch to win Meloni’s support for Mercosur trade deal
To secure Rome's backing, von der Leyen rolled out some extra budget promises on farm funding.
United States renews 2004 free trade agreement with Israel for 2026
The 2004 Agreement specifies the quantities of specific Israeli agricultural products that may be imported into the US duty-free, including various dairy products and peanuts.
The EU–Morocco agreement is illegal and unjust
The EU-Morocco agreement favours powerful lobbies and actors, marginalises European farmers and the Sahrawi people, and fails to comply with international law.
Polish farmers stage nationwide protests over EU–Mercosur trade agreement
Farmers across Poland held coordinated protests to voice concerns about the planned EU–Mercosur trade deal and its potential impact on domestic agriculture.
France tightens checks on food imports amid farmers' Mercosur opposition
The French government said it was tightening checks on several food imports in a bid to ease concerns of farmers who have been protesting at what they say is unfair competition from countries with looser regulations.
Fair or fowl? Malaysia struggles to stomach its US trade pact
Malaysia's new trade deal with the US opens its market to American poultry and other goods, sparking concerns over food quality, halal standards, and national sovereignty. While the agreement offers tariff benefits for Malaysian exports, critics argue it’s lopsided and may undermine local businesses and regulatory autonomy.
AfCFTA member states and stakeholders endorse agri-food trade action plan: To unlock Africa’s agricultural potential
The AfCFTA Secretariat concluded two days of Joint Agriculture and Trade Stakeholders Consultations in Addis Ababa, with participants validating a comprehensive Agri-Food Trade Action Plan designed to transform Africa’s agricultural sector into a driver of continental integration.
Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal
Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.