Mercosur


Mercosur and Canada accelerate negotiations on a free trade agreement
At the conclusion of the 10th round of negotiations, Mercosur member countries and Canada further clarified many remaining differences, creating momentum for the bilateral free trade agreement negotiations.
Japan, Mercosur to start EPA trade talks, Kyodo says
Japan will start economic partnership agreement ​talks with the South ‌American trade bloc Mercosur, the Kyodo news agency reported.
UK fancies copying EU's Mercosur trade deal
British trade minister hinted at a copycat Mercosur deal – but stopped short of confirming plans.
Poland takes Mercosur deal to top EU court over farmer fears
Poland has submitted a complaint against the recently signed trade deal between the EU and South American trading bloc Mercosur to the EU’s top court.
Cattle producers beefing over push for South American free trade deal
Talks with Mercosur must exclude beef or Canada will be 'flooded with cheap imports,' association says.
EFTA–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: The climate implications for Switzerland
Une nouvelle étude d'Alliance Sud et Public Eye montre que les émissions de CO2e liées à l’accord pourraient augmenter de 112 % rien que pour les produits agricoles.
Canada looking to wrap a trio of trade deals this year: minister
Canada’s international trade minister says the government is looking to sign three major trade deals before the end of the year — with Mercosur, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India.
EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit
The European Union and Mercosur will implement a contentious free trade agreement, which the EU hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, although it cannot fully offset the impact of US tariffs or the fierce competition from Chinese rivals.
Japan eyes Mercosur trade deal to strengthen economic security
Japan is pursuing trade negotiations with Mercosur to enhance economic security by diversifying export markets and reducing dependency on the US and China for critical materials like rare earths. While Japan's agricultural sector remains cautious about competition from low-priced imports such as beef, growing trade uncertainty due to US tariffs is boosting support for the talks.
Vietnam, Argentina push for early preferential trade agreement with MERCOSUR
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang has urged Argentina to accelerate progress towards an early signing of a preferential trade agreement between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market following the launch of talks in December 2025.