On January 26, 2024, France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal declared that France would disapprove of the EU-Mercosul (Mercosur) trade deal. This announcement is a response to French farmers’ protests against the current administration’s policies under President Emmanuel Macron. The farmers, upset by increased fuel taxes affecting agriculture, have been actively protesting across France. Critics assert […]
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