Brussels, Belgium, March 23, 2026 (AFP) - EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May 1: Commission

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2026-03-23

The EU said Monday a free trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur will provisionally enter into force on May 1 -- despite a pending court ruling on its legality. "Today is an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner," EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said, adding "provisional application will allow" Brussels to start delivering on the promise of "new opportunities for trade, growth and jobs" for exporters.......

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