Europe Reopens The Door To Mercosur: Brazil’s Exports Rise, Safeguards Loom

Key Points The Mercosur–EU agreement is moving again after a January 9, 2026 political green light in Europe, but the decisive phase is ratification and, later, enforcement. Brazilian agribusiness is positioned to gain most, while specific manufacturing segments may face tougher competition and a worsening trade balance in key product lines. Europe’s farm protests and […]