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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

EU and South America's Trade Deal Hits a Snag

Lawmakers in the European Union have decided to pause a big trade agreement with South American countries. They want the top court to check if the deal follows EU rules. The vote was close, with 334 in favor and 324 against, and a few abstentions. This deal, known as the EU-Mercosur agreement, has

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