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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signed After 25 Years

Published January 17, 2026, 18:07
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signed After 25 Years

The European Union and Mercosur have signed a historic trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations. The agreement, expected to be the largest trade deal in the EU's history, has sparked reactions and requires approval from the European Parliament and the parliaments of Mercosur member countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay).