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European Union and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

The European Union and South America's Mercosur sign free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations. The agreement will create a free trade area covering 780 million people.

The agreement between the EU and the South American bloc will create a free trade area covering 780 million people, but not everyone is celebrating. We find out why.
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