EU‑Mercosur trade pact takes provisional effect, creating massive free‑trade zone
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:03 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
The European Union’s trade agreement with South America’s Mercosur bloc has entered provisional application, forming one of the world’s largest free‑trade areas with access to roughly 720 million consumers. The deal covers a wide range of goods and aims to boost economic ties between the regions. Al Jazeera notes the agreement had been long‑awaited and marks a significant step for both sides.