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French Farmers Protest Mercosur Deal, Demand Fair Trade

French farmers are preparing a wave of protests against a controversial trade agreement. The farmers argue that the deal between the EU and Mercosur block of countries threatens their livelihood. They claim that the deal allows a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards. The deal is currently under negotiations and aims to open markets between the European Union and South America's Mercosur block. Watch in for more details!