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The European Union and Mercosur trade relationship connects over 700 million consumers across Europe and South America.

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Video. How are Europe and South America deepening their economic ties?

Updated: 11/05/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2

The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect in May and is expected to boost EU exports to the Mercosur region by 39% by 2040, but how do the benefits compare with growing criticism?

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