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Tractors line up near the Eiffel Tower as farmers protest the EU's intention to move forward with the Mercosur deal with South American nations, in Paris, 8 January 2026

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Video. Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur deal

Updated: 08/01/2026 - 10:44 GMT+1

French farmers drove about 100 tractors into the French capital, protesting Brussels' trade deal with five South American nations. The protesters bypassed police barriers to reach landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.

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