French President against EU-Mercosur deal over environmental concerns

Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:18 UTC

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France's President Emmanuel Macron Friday insisted his government would oppose the trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur due to “incompatible” differences regarding climate issues. Read full article

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Pugol-H
Whilst there is an ‘environmental’ issue here, the primary objection is naked protectionism, French farmers would drag him to Madame Guillotine if he ever signed a free trade deal with a big agricultural producer, however ‘green’.

The Pound Shop (Walmart) Napoleon, strikes again.
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