France calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal
France demands postponement of EU vote on Mercosur trade deal until robust agricultural safeguards, equal production standards, and effective import controls are secured.
EU-Mercosur free-trade pact 'not acceptable' as is: French minister
France opposes the EU-Mercosur free-trade agreement unless robust safeguards, equal production standards for imports, and import controls including inspections are guaranteed.