Mercosur, EU sign free trade agreement in Asuncion

18.1.2026

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The Mercosur bloc of South American countries and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement in Paraguay's capital, after 25 years of negotiations toward one of the world's largest trade accords.

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Mercosur, EU sign free trade agreement in Asuncion

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Mercosur, EU sign free trade agreement in Asuncion