Mercosur & Brazil

Mercosur: Mercosur is expanding its trade ties globally by launching negotiations with Japan and aiming for a deal with China, which is expected to boost its economic influence and market access.

Brazil: Brazil, a key member of Mercosur, is actively involved in the trade negotiations with Japan and is pushing for future talks with China. Its president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, discussed the negotiations with the Japanese Prime Minister.

Mercosur: Mercosur is the other key party in the EU-Mercosur deal, which is the subject of protests and political debate regarding its potential impact on European agriculture.

Brazil: Brazil is a Mercosur country whose lower-cost beef exports are a primary concern for Irish farmers, potentially threatening their market share in Europe.

Mercosur: Mercosur entered into a provisional trade deal with the European Union, which is expected to boost its exports, particularly in agribusiness, and create a large trans-Atlantic market. This agreement is seen as a response to unilateral tariffs and a reaffirmation of multilateralism.

Mercosur: Discussions during previous visits covered the possible expansion of the Mercosur-India Preferential Trade Agreement, indicating its relevance to the ongoing trade relationship between Brazil and India.