The European Union on Monday expressed optimism about finalizing a long-stalled trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur “soon,” indicating advancements toward endorsement by the member states of the bloc. Diplomats have indicated that the EU is targeting a signature on January 12, following the disappointment of December’s anticipated agreement, which was thwarted by … Read more
President Javier Milei engaged in a confrontation with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the regional Mercosur summit regarding the situation in Venezuela, coinciding with US President Donald Trump intensifying pressure on Caracas. Sparring remarks from Lula and Milei emerged during a gathering of the South American bloc, where discussions included a prospective … Read more
Reports indicate that the European Union is anticipated to cast its vote in mid-December regarding the extensively negotiated trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American bloc that includes Argentina. The European Commission, serving as the executive body of the EU, is urging member states to approve the agreement prior to the forthcoming Mercosur summit scheduled … Read more
The Mercosur regional trade bloc and Canada are set to resume negotiations regarding a free-trade agreement, as confirmed by Brazil on Monday, amid escalating tensions surrounding US tariffs that have unsettled global commerce. Brasília, currently presiding over Mercosur, has announced that chief negotiators from Canada and the bloc, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and … Read more
President Javier Milei on Thursday called on his Mercosur partners to advocate for increased trade openness within the bloc while hosting his fellow leaders of the South American group in Buenos Aires. In a typically forceful opening speech, the La Libertad Avanza leader cautioned that his government would pursue that goal unilaterally if necessary, suggesting … Read more
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