EC regrets stances of “protectionism” and “populism” in some Mercosur members

Wednesday, September 5th 2012 - 00:14 UTC

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The president of the European Commission Jose Durao Barroso said on Tuesday that the EU 27 members still want to reach a free trade agreement with Mercosur, but warned that the “protectionist stances” from some of its members makes it difficult. Read full article

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vestias
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Sep 05th, 2012 - 10:05 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
@1 If you don't post in English your posts will be deleted. Nothing personal, it is just the rules of the board.

Can you use Goggle translate? Just a suggestion.
Sep 05th, 2012 - 11:52 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
It's a bit difficult to believe this man given his history and how he was appointed, plus this has been going on for 12 years.
Sep 05th, 2012 - 04:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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atk357
Global economy and protectionism are two oposite terms. CFK just doesn't get it!
Sep 05th, 2012 - 04:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Interesting one to watch this.

To date the EU has said it wants a block deal with mercosur not bi-lateral deals with individual countries like Brazil.

This is the first hint of a change in that position.

Given Argentina’s trade policies and Venezuela’s political agenda, difficult to see any agreement being reached with mercosur, never mind being adhered to.

Mercosur’s revelance is increasingly as a political block, not a trade one.
Sep 05th, 2012 - 06:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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LightThink
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Could not be “” global protectionism “” around !
Sep 05th, 2012 - 07:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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British_Kirchnerist
The EU stands for protectionism without the saving grace of populism!
Sep 08th, 2012 - 09:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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