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fromIrish Independent
20 hours agoFarmers take part in major rolling protest against Mercosur deal
Irish Government and farmers oppose the EU-Mercosur trade deal over fears lower-cost Brazilian beef will undermine Irish exports.
The European Commission, which concluded negotiations a year ago, and countries such as Germany and Spain argue it is a vital part of an EU push to unlock new markets to offset business lost from U.S. tariffs and to reduce reliance on China by securing access to critical minerals. Opponents led by France, the European Union's largest agricultural producer, say the agreement will jack up imports of cheap food products, including beef, poultry and sugar, undercutting domestic farmers.