# mercosur

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Brazil rejects concerns that EU-Mercosur trade deal could increase Amazon deforestation

Brazil argued that a French report raising these concerns “showed the true protectionist interests of those who commissioned it”.

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Sep 23rd 2020, 7:30 AM

Tens of thousands of fires are burning in the Amazon - here's what you need to know

There is huge concern about the local, national and international impact of the fires.

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Aug 28th 2019, 6:00 PM

Dáil rejects EU-Mercosur trade deal in symbolic vote

Fianna Fáil voted against the Mercosur deal.

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Jul 11th 2019, 6:38 PM

Ireland's beef with Mercosur - how the deal is adding to the struggles of the Irish farmer

Beef farmers are worried that they could be a pawn in a bigger trade game.

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Jul 11th 2019, 11:24 AM

Phil Hogan nominated for a second term as Ireland's European Commissioner

There had been speculation that Hogan would lose the Taoiseach’s support after the fallout from the Mercosur trade deal.

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Jul 9th 2019, 2:52 PM

Why a new trade deal between EU and South American countries has gone down badly in Ireland

The so-called Mercosur deal has been met with celebrations and opposition on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Jul 1st 2019, 6:00 PM

'It's a bad deal, there's no point in saying otherwise': Agriculture minister on trade agreement with South American countries

The deal with hit the Irish beef sector.

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Jun 30th 2019, 6:07 PM

'A bad deal for Irish farmers': EU signs massive trade agreement with South American countries

The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur today sealed a hugely significant trade deal.

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Jun 28th 2019, 9:54 PM