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Farmers in France Rally in Paris Against Mercosur Trade Deal and Regulations

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Farmers in France Rally in Paris Against Mercosur Trade Deal and Regulations

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  • Farmers from across France have initiated convoys aimed at blocking roads around Paris as part of their protest movement.
  • They are demonstrating against perceived unfair competition from foreign imports and increasingly stringent regulations.
  • Recently, an agreement on a free trade deal between the EU and South American nations has intensified their protests.
  • Farming representatives are scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on January 13 to discuss their grievances.
  • Protests underscore farmers' fears that the EU-Mercosur deal will permit cheap imports that do not meet European safety standards.

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