Farmers Clash with EU Over Mercosur Deal
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France is now blocking a very big trade deal. This deal is between the EU and Mercosur countries.
European farmers are very angry about this new trade deal. They think it will bring too much competition and harm them.
The deal will remove taxes on many goods over fifteen years. It will connect 27 European and 5 South American countries.
France and other countries fear cheap products from Mercosur nations. They worry about different rules for food safety and workers.
The EU made new rules to protect its farmers and goods. But farmers are still upset and plan more protests in Brussels.
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What is France blocking?
France is blocking a very big trade deal.
Why are European farmers angry?
They think the deal will bring too much competition and harm them.
What will the deal do over fifteen years?
The deal will remove taxes on many goods.
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