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EU and Mercosur unlikely to reach agreement

25/08/2004

 

Both Argentina and Brazil have suffered economic difficulties, with the latter recovering from its worst recession in 11 years, and have relied on exports to fuel growth and help create jobs. Hence, the decision to seek an economic accord to lower EU tariffs/quotas on Mercosur’s products in return for increased investment opportunities and government contracts.

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