Supporters of a free trade pact between the EU and the Mercosur states in South America, under negotiation for nearly 20 years, are seeking to swim against the current and secure a deal by the end of the year.
"At a moment when the Anglo-Saxon world is in retreat on both sides of the Atlantic ... we should take advantage of thatRead more
The European Union and the South American economic and political bloc called Mercosur are close to concluding a free trade accord after decades of fitful talks, an EU official said Friday.
Holding his index finger and thumb just slightly apart, Jyrki Katainen, an EU Commission vice president, said: "We're that close to having a new association and trade agreement betweenRead more
The European Union (EU) and Mercosur, or the Southern Common Market, will exchange market access offers in May, a crucial step for the two sides to promote their trade ties, it was announced Friday.
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom held a meeting on Friday with visiting Uruguayan Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa, whose country currently holds the rotating presidency ofRead more
Uruguay expects to promote the signing of a free trade agreement between Mercosur, or the Southern Common Market, and China when Uruguay holds its pro-tempore presidency, Uruguayan Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa was quoted as saying on Saturday.
"We want to get closer to China, because it is the main business partner to all Mercosur countries," Nin Novoa told theRead more