French Farmers Protest Mercosur Trade Deal

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French farmers are stopping a big trade deal. This deal is between the EU and South American countries.

Farmers used tractors to block many roads. They want the French government to listen to them.

This trade deal has been discussed for 25 years. It will remove taxes on many goods over time.

Farmers worry about more competition from imports. They also face problems with animal diseases.

Some EU leaders want to sign the trade deal. But France and other nations want it to wait.

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What are French farmers stopping?

A big trade deal.

What do farmers want the French government to do?

They want the government to listen to them.

How long has the trade deal been discussed?

For 25 years.

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