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EU says a trade deal with Mercosur is a "massive opportunity" given U.S. tariffs

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Posted on April 4, 2025

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EU says a trade deal with Mercosur is a "massive opportunity" given U.S. tariffs

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Striking a trade deal with Latin America's Mercosur bloc would be a "massive opportunity" for the European Union given uncertainties triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's

EU Views Mercosur Trade Deal as Major Opportunity Amid US Tariffs

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Striking a trade deal with Latin America's Mercosur bloc would be a "massive opportunity" for the European Union given uncertainties triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to introduce a new round of tariffs, an EU spokesperson said on Friday.

"We will be investing a lot of time and energy with member states to finalize the deal," he added.

Despite previous reservations, France held a meeting with 10 EU countries to discuss a possible trade deal with Latin America's Mercosur bloc on Thursday, signalling a will to diversify trade partnerships.

(Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

EU considers Mercosur trade deal a major opportunity.
US tariffs prompt EU to seek new trade partnerships.
France leads discussions with 10 EU countries on Mercosur.
EU aims to diversify trade amid global uncertainties.
Efforts to finalize the deal are being prioritized.

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The main topic is the EU's interest in a trade deal with Mercosur amid US tariffs.

Why is the EU interested in Mercosur?

The EU seeks to diversify trade partnerships due to uncertainties from US tariffs.

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France held a meeting with 10 EU countries to discuss the Mercosur trade deal.

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