"Italy has increased its demands around safeguards in the Mercosur trade deal, even as EU officials insist the long-delayed agreement is edging closer to completion, a development that has sharpened tensions within the Irish Government ahead of a major farmer-led protest planned for Saturday. Rome is now seeking to lower the trigger point for suspending Mercosur imports to 5pc, down from the 8pc threshold currently proposed, Italy's stance on the deal is said to be decisive ahead of a crucial EU vote expected on Friday."
"a development that has sharpened tensions within the Irish Government ahead of a major farmer-led protest planned for Saturday. Rome is now seeking to lower the trigger point for suspending Mercosur imports to 5pc, down from the 8pc threshold currently proposed, Italy's stance on the deal is said to be decisive ahead of a crucial EU vote expected on Friday."
Italy has raised its safeguard demands in the Mercosur trade deal, pressing to lower the import-suspension trigger to 5% from the currently proposed 8%. EU officials say the long-delayed agreement is edging closer to completion, but Rome's tougher stance is pivotal ahead of a crucial EU vote expected on Friday. The Italian position has heightened tensions within the Irish Government and intensified domestic pressure. A major farmer-led protest is planned for Saturday, underscoring agricultural concerns and the potential impact of the safeguard threshold on the agreement's approval.
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