The Mercosur bloc and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, have successfully finalized negotiations regarding a free-trade agreement. Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein confirmed the news in a statement issued on Wednesday as the nation hosted the semi-annual Mercosur summit at the Palacio San Martín in Buenos Aires, stating … Read more
An EU spokeswoman stated on Monday that the European Commission is set to present EU states with the final legal version of a trade deal with South American nations “in the coming days.” After twenty-five years of negotiations, Brussels finalized an agreement with Mercosur bloc members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay in December of the … Read more
The European Union is optimistic that the tariffs imposed by former President Trump may provide the necessary impetus to finalize the Mercosur trade agreement. The potential for a transatlantic trade war is igniting optimism in Europe, as prospects rise for a commerce agreement with four South American nations to receive final approval, overcoming persistent resistance from … Read more
Trump ignites a trade conflict by imposing significant tariffs, including a 10% levy on Argentina. US President Donald Trump has initiated a significant global trade conflict as he imposed a 10-percent tariff on imports from various countries, alongside imposing stringent additional levies on major trading partners. In a significant announcement from the White House Rose Garden, … Read more