Presidential candidate André Ventura said today that the treaty between the European Union and Mercosur will be 'the final nail in the coffin' for national agriculture, criticising Marcelo for not having taken a position alongside the Government.
Ventura says Mercosur agreement will harm Portuguese farmers
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Context & Explainers
Mercosur is the South American trade bloc (Southern Common Market) whose main founding members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. An EU–Mercosur trade agreement — which the story says may be approved and signed soon — would reduce tariffs and open markets on both sides, affecting agricultural and industrial trade flows and therefore prices and business opportunities relevant to residents and companies in Portugal.
