Counting the CostThe EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact.It would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world, connecting markets with more than 700 million people.A trade pact between the European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc has been agreed after almost 25 years of talks.That’s despite opposition from farmers in several European countries.The deal is seen as part of Europe’s effort to curb its economic reliance on China.And it comes against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on countries around the world and his recent military intervention in Venezuela.Also, will Big Oil invest in Venezuela?Plus, are Greenland’s vast resources profitable?Published On 16 Jan 2026
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EU-Latin America trade deal: Who wins?
In January 2026, the European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc (five Latin American nations) finalized a comprehensive trade agreement after nearly 25 years of negotiations. The deal establishes one of the world's largest free-trade zones, linking markets encompassing over 700 million people.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-16 · 17:41 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, the European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc (five Latin American nations) finalized a comprehensive trade agreement after nearly 25 years of negotiations. The deal establishes one of the world's largest free-trade zones, linking markets encompassing over 700 million people. The agreement aims to reduce the EU's economic dependence on China. The agreement occurred amidst global trade tensions, including tariffs imposed by the United States and political instability in Venezuela. The deal faced opposition from farmers in several European countries.
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The trade pact has faced opposition from farmers in several European countries.
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The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc have agreed to a trade pact after almost 25 years of talks.
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The deal would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world, connecting markets with more than 700 million people.
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The deal is seen as part of Europe’s effort to curb its economic reliance on China.
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