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    France not ready to sign Mercosur deal, Macron reaffirms

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    Posted on December 18, 2025

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    Last updated: January 20, 2026

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    France is not ready to sign the EU-Mercosur trade deal, with Macron citing concerns over reciprocity and agricultural protection ahead of the EU summit in Brussels.

    France Stands Firm on Mercosur Deal, Macron States

    BRUSSELS, ‌Dec 18 (Reuters) - France ‍is not ‌ready to sign a ⁠EU trade ‌deal with the Mercosur group of Latin American ⁠countries, French President Emmanuel Macron ​reiterated ahead of a ‌EU summit in ⁠Brussels on Thursday, adding more work needed ​to be done on reciprocity and controls on products.

    "We believe that the ​figures ‍do ​not add up and that this agreement cannot be signed (...) it is about Europe's consistency and ⁠a Europe that protects its agriculture ​and its producers," Macron told reporters.

    (Reporting by Inti Landauro, writing ‌by Louise Breusch Rasmussen, editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)

    Key Takeaways

    • •France is not ready to sign the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
    • •Macron emphasizes the need for reciprocity and product controls.
    • •The deal is seen as inconsistent with protecting EU agriculture.
    • •Macron's comments were made ahead of an EU summit in Brussels.
    • •France seeks more work on the agreement's figures.

    Frequently Asked Questions about France not ready to sign Mercosur deal, Macron reaffirms

    1What is economic consistency?

    Economic consistency refers to the alignment of economic policies and practices with the overall goals of stability, growth, and protection of national interests.

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