https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65119 Farmers in Brussels protested the proposed EU Mercosur free trade agreement, arguing phased tariff removal over 15 years would harm EU agriculture and fuel political backlash; France and Italy demanded reciprocal agricultural guarantees, stricter pesticide and regulatory standards in Mercosur states, and increased EU port inspections. European leaders seek signature but require two thirds member backing, and opposition risks delaying planned signing in Brazil despite South American support and proponents' framing of the pact as a strategic counterweight to China and the US. en-us Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:46:04 +0530 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:46:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65119 Farmers in Brussels protested the proposed EU Mercosur free trade agreement, arguing phased tariff removal over 15 years would harm EU agriculture and fuel political backlash; France and Italy demanded reciprocal agricultural guarantees, stricter pesticide and regulatory standards in Mercosur states, and increased EU port inspections. European leaders seek signature but require two thirds member backing, and opposition risks delaying planned signing in Brazil despite South American support and proponents' framing of the pact as a strategic counterweight to China and the US. News - Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:46:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65119