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Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally enters into force

The European Union's mammoth trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally takes effect Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.

Published May 1, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday. The move comes despite a pending court ruling on the agreement's legality.