THE LATEST | CANADANew York Times: The European Union, overcoming deep dissension among its members, gave the green light to a sweeping trade pact with four South American countries on Friday that would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world, connecting markets with more than 700 million people.
The agreement offers a stark contrast to the amped-up aggression on display this week from the Trump administration. As Europe worked to extend an era of economic collaboration, the United States, its once-close ally, demonstrated that it preferred coercion over cooperation…
Euronews: Mercosur backers, led by Germany and Spain, have long argued the agreement will open access to new markets and will cement the EU’s position in Latin America as a key player. Opponents, led by France, warn Mercosur risks exposing EU farmers to unfair competition from Latin American agricultural imports…
Italy backs historic EU-Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of negotiations