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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Set for Provisional Application from May 1

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 16:14 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 16:14 | 1 source | 1 article

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The European Union has announced that the long-awaited trade agreement with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) is expected to be provisionally applied from May 1st. This signifies a major step forward in strengthening economic ties between the EU and the South American trade bloc. The provisional application will allow for immediate benefits of the trade deal while the full ratification process continues.

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Euronews 23 mar. 2026, 16:14 (3 hours ago)

EU says Mercosur deal set for provisional application from 1 May

The EU executive finalised procedures to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, with tariff cuts on goods to take effect from 1 May despite a legal challenge at the EU Court of Justice.

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