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Mercosur: what the trade deal means
Phelim O'Neill
A quarter of a century has passed since the negotiations between the EU and Mercosur countries began, but the finishing line is in sight.
20 November 2024 News
French farmers escalate Mercosur protest
French farmers protest and Friends of the Earth Ireland urge Irish political leaders to reject any Mercosur deal.
13 November 2024 Viewpoints
Colm McCarthy: what Trump's victory may mean for Ireland's exports
Trade access to US markets and the tax bonanza are under threat with the focus on protectionism in the recent US election.
Money for Mercosur?
EU enthusiasm for getting Mercosur trade deal approved means that deals could be done to overcome opposition.
23 October 2024 News
China's threat to Irish dairy exports
Individual member states cannot do solo trade deals with distant countries but must negotiate as a bloc.
28 August 2024 Viewpoints
Farmers ‘shouldn’t panic’ about the EU-Mercosur deal
Former EU agri trade official is among the speakers lined up for the ASA’s 2024 conference in Kilkenny.
21 August 2024 News
Labour silent on UK farm budget
Farm Minister Daniel Zeichner gave some insight into Labour’s plans for farm schemes when he said the new government “will not be over-turning the applecart”.
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Martin Kenny returns to Sinn Féin farm role
The Sligo/Leitrim TD was previously Agriculture Spokesperson from 2016-2019, and is currently a member of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee.
24 July 2024 News