EU and Mercosur sign 'historic' free trade deal
- Posted on January 17, 2026
- By Le Monde
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EU and Mercosur sign 'historic' free trade deal
Saturday's signing ceremony in Paraguay's capital of Asunción marks a major geopolitical victory for the EU in an age of American tariffs and surging Chinese exports. 'The geopolitical importance of this agreement cannot be overstated,' said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
