Coordination Rurale, the second-largest farmers' union in France, rallied on Monday against the Mercosur trade deal, emphasizing that it harms small farmers by prioritizing free trade.
French farmers argue that the EU-Mercosur deal threatens their livelihoods, as it promotes a free trade agenda that benefits large agribusiness over local, small-scale agriculture.
Protests erupted near Paris calling for better compensation and assurances from Prime Minister François Bayrou that small farmers will receive protections under the proposed trade agreement.
The meeting of France's four main agricultural unions on January 13 is crucial for discussing their demands concerning protections for small farmers against the effects of free trade agreements.
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