#EuropeanUnion Agrees to Landmark #FreeTrade Deal With #SouthAmerica

The agreement with #Argentina, #Brazil, #Paraguay & #Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the #UnitedStates turning to coercion & #force in its dealings with other countries.

#geopolitics #GlobalEconomy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/business/economy/european-union-mercosur-trade.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

The #EU, overcoming deep dissension among its members, gave the green light to a sweeping trade pact with 4 countries in #SouthAmerica on Friday that would create one of the largest #FreeTrade zones in the world, connecting markets with >700 million people.

The agreement offers a stark contrast to the amped-up aggression on display this week from the #Trump admin.

#geopolitics #GlobalEconomy

#EuropeanUnion Agrees to Landmark #FreeTrade Deal With #SouthAmerica

The agreement with #Argentina, #Brazil, #Paraguay & #Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the #UnitedStates turning to coercion & #force in its dealings with other countries.

#geopolitics #GlobalEconomy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/business/economy/european-union-mercosur-trade.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share