News Analysis: EU countries give Mercosur trade deal tentative green light despite French-led opposition
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the agreement as a "win-win" and said it would "mark a new era of trade and cooperation with our Mercosur partners."
Farm groups and several governments, however, warn that expanding EU market access for Mercosur agricultural exports could expose European producers to unfair competition from lower-cost goods.
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