US EditionNo decision on implementing Mercosur yet - Commissioner
The European Commission pauses Mercosur deal amid legal review and member state opposition, including Ireland, France, Poland, and Belgium, affecting trade policy decisions.
- In Dublin, the European Commission has not yet decided whether to implement the Mercosur trade deal while its legality is being examined, as Commissioner Hansen and Commissioner Serafin meet with ministers.
- Several member states have opposed the deal, noting Ireland, France, Poland and Belgium voted against and member states had an opportunity to have their say.
- The commissioner also pointed to potential benefits, noting the trade deal would show gains for the EU drinks industry and other products.
- EU officials acknowledged a range of views, saying the European Commission sees differing opinions across the EU while Sinn Féin warned `such a move would be a slap in the face for Ireland`.
- Irish officials emphasised they are "proudly pro-trade" while insisting Irish farmers and food producers face no higher standards than importers, Tánaiste Simon Harris said he did not have to justify opposing Mercosur.
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