Macron Criticizes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal During Brazil Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed strong reservations about the current EU-Mercosur trade agreement, calling for a deal that includes climate and biodiversity considerations.

Macron denounces the EU-Mercosur trade deal as 'very bad' and outdated, demanding revisions to include environmental standards.
Analysts argue the deal could benefit France, but Macron's stance reflects domestic political concerns and environmental priorities.
The proposed agreement aims to create a vast free-trade area, but France's objections center on agricultural imports and environmental standards.
Brazil remains hopeful for the deal, emphasizing the potential for closer EU relations, while Macron pushes for a new agreement focused on development, climate, and biodiversity.
Macron's criticism comes amid discussions on improving EU's trade diversification and leveraging Mercosur's critical raw materials for the green transition.