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EU-Mercosur Interim Agreement to be Provisionally Applied from May 1, 2026

Published March 23, 2026, 17:19
EU-Mercosur Interim Agreement to be Provisionally Applied from May 1, 2026

The European Union (EU) will begin the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement on May 1, 2026. The process was initiated with the notification of the relevant act to the Mercosur countries, with Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay having already completed their internal ratification procedures. The provisional application will eliminate tariffs on certain products, creating predictable rules for trade and investment, while simultaneously protecting sensitive sectors of the EU economy. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the EU and Mercosur on important global issues, such as labor rights and climate change. Furthermore, it is expected to create more resilient supply chains, ensuring the predictable flow of critical raw materials. The European Commission emphasizes that the agreement will directly benefit EU businesses, consumers, and farmers. At the same time, the EU's position in the global economy will be strengthened, and the values of sustainable development and social justice will be promoted. Exporters can learn about the opportunities offered by the agreement through the Access2Markets platform, where all necessary information will be available. This agreement represents a significant step towards deepening trade relations between the EU and Latin America.