French Farmers Protest EU Mercosur Trade Deal with Paris Tractor Demonstration
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French Farmers Protest EU Mercosur Trade Deal with Paris Tractor Demonstration

French farmers drove tractors into Paris to protest the EU's proposed Mercosur trade deal, fearing it would lead to cheaper food imports and harm their livelihoods. Protests also voiced anger over government policies regarding a cattle disease. Farmers occupied key city landmarks despite a ban, causing traffic disruptions. The demonstration adds pressure on President Macron's government ahead of an expected EU vote on the trade accord, which France has historically opposed.

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