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Mercosur cancels meeting on trade deal amid tariff spat (DPA)

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  • Foreign ministers from the South American economic alliance Mercosur cancelled a planned meeting for a second time on Tuesday, as the prospects of finding agreement on a new free-trade agreement and joint tariffs seemed to be non-existent.
  • Mercosur is in deep crisis: Argentina's left-wing government wants to protect its economy from international competition, while right-wing governments in Brazil and Uruguay want to dismantle trade barriers.
  • In addition, a much-needed trade deal with the European Union stands on shaky ground.

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