EU divided over Mercosur trade deal
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This can only be achieved through strong network of free trade agreements, European Commission chief says - Anadolu Ajansı
Italy and France oppose the Mercosur agreement, raising doubts about the effectiveness of the European Union's trade policy.
Italy and France on Wednesday said they were not ready to back a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, dealing a blow to hopes of finalising the deal in the coming days.