Carrefour Faces Boycott in Brazil Over French Ban on Mercosur Meat

The French retailer’s decision to stop selling South American meat in France has led to backlash from Brazilian officials and suppliers.

Carrefour announced it will no longer sell meat from Mercosur countries in its French stores, citing concerns from French farmers over unfair competition tied to an EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Brazilian officials, including the governor of Mato Grosso, have called for a boycott of Carrefour stores in Brazil, with some citizens supporting the move online.
Reports suggest meat suppliers, including major companies like JBS and Marfrig, have halted deliveries to Carrefour stores in Brazil, though Carrefour denies any supply disruptions.
The Brazilian agriculture minister criticized Carrefour's decision, describing it as a protectionist move aligned with French opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
The European Commission is pushing to finalize the trade pact, despite resistance from France and other EU farmers, while nations like Germany and Spain advocate for its swift conclusion.