INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
blocking members from global markets, and has warned that Argentina may leave if it cannot pursue its own trade deals, especially with the
Lula, on the other hand, sees Mercosur as a tool for regional stability and collective bargaining.He stresses that trade policy should
benefit all members and protect local jobs
trillion.He insists that the deal must reflect the interests of all member countries and has worked to address concerns from France about
Most EU imports from Mercosur were primary goods, while EU exports to Mercosur were mainly manufactured products.Over the past decade, EU
imports from Mercosur rose by 50.3%, and exports increased by 25.1%
The personal and political rift between Milei and Lula has made it harder to deepen integration.Since taking office, Milei has not met Lula
for bilateral talks and has publicly criticized him
the bloc may stay united but move more slowly toward open markets
The stakes are high for businesses and workers across the region, as the future of Mercosur remains uncertain.
