INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Macron.The farmers, upset by increased fuel taxes affecting agriculture, have been actively protesting across France.Critics assert the
government ignored the 2018 law to offset higher agri-food production costs in supply chain discussions.Farmers are seeking financial aid
(Photo Internet reproduction)In exchange, South America would phase out tariffs on European industrial goods, such as vehicles and
pharmaceuticals, over ten years.European nations have incorporated environmental conditions into the agreement to ensure competitive
fairness.In 2023, President Macron opposed the EU-Mercosur deal, pointing out its inconsistencies with environmental and biodiversity
prioritizing domestic interests over global agreements.This decision reflects wider European concerns about the impact of international
similar trade agreements have been more readily embraced.The rejection highlights the growing impact of environmental factors on trade
talks, potentially influencing future international trade and diplomacy.
