Farming protests in France are spreading across Europe, potentially jeopardizing a free-trade deal between Australia and the EU.
Farming protests in France are spreading across Europe , potentially jeopardizing a free-trade deal between Australia and the EU. Spanish and Portuguese farming bodies plan to organize protests, while Belgian farmers have blocked access to a container port and occupied a square in Brussels. The discontent among Europe 's farmers, who feel burdened by green tape and high costs, is pushing politicians towards protectionism.
French President Macron has criticized the EU's free-trade agreement with Mercosur
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