Brussels, Belgium, Jan 5, 2026 (AFP) - EU hopes to sign Mercosur trade deal soon

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2026-01-05

The European Union on Monday said it hoped to sign a long-delayed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur "soon", pointing to progress towards approval by the bloc's member states. Diplomats have said the EU aims for a signature on January 12 after hopes to ink the agreement in December were dashed by France and Italy joining forces to demand a delay. European Commission chief spokeswoman Paula Pinho did not confirm the new January date but......

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