Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has helped pave the way for a final agreement on the long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade deal.<br /><br />Lula said Meloni is “not against the deal,” signalling potential movement among European leaders as negotiations near a critical stage. The EU-Mercosur agreement, which aims to create one of the world’s largest free-trade zones, has faced years of resistance over concerns related to agriculture, environmental protections and competition.<br /><br />France and several other EU countries have voiced opposition, particularly over fears the deal could undercut European farmers. Supporters argue the agreement would boost trade, strengthen geopolitical ties with South America and open markets for European exporters.<br /><br />#EUMercosur #Lula #Meloni #TradeDeal #EUTrade #BreakingNews #WorldPolitics #GlobalTrade #EuropeanUnion #Brazil #Italy #Diplomacy<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLEtz3H0jSfEneSdf1YKnw/join
