The government today (Sep 17) announced the signing of a trade deal with Saudi Arabia to expand exports of Brazilian agribusiness products, including chestnuts, egg derivatives, and increased access to Brazilian fruits. In all, these goods add up to over $2 billion.
A recently inked deal between Mercosur and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) will provide more favorable conditions for farmers and exporters in the American bloc member countries—Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
After a number of talks were held today (Jul. 19) in Brussels, Mercosur ministers and European commissioners for trade and agriculture were still unable to reach a consensus.
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira will meet with chancellors from Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) tomorrow (Jul. 17) in Brussels, Belgium.
The commercial agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), under negotiation for 18 years, will see another round of talks from July 8 to 13.