#farmers-protests

#farmers-protests

France is already seeing widespread protests and road blockades from farmers - so far, the largest union has not got involved. But that could change if an EU treaty is signed this week. The head of France's largest agricultural union the FNSEA has threatened more protests if the EU's controversial Mercosur trade deal is signed this week. Arnaud Rousseau told France Inter radio on Wednesday that there will be "much larger protests" if the Mercosur deal is signed by the end of the week.

The E.U. and Mercosur countries have reached a trade deal expected to eliminate tariffs on over 90% of trade, impacting global trade dynamics and local farmers.