Canada and Mercosur accelerate free trade talks
Ottawa and South American bloc aim to conclude a deal within a year
Ottawa and South American bloc aim to conclude a deal within a year

Paris says pact with four South American countries needs more work but unclear if it has enough support to block it

Farmers fear a flood of cheap meat as Carney government looks for entry to South American bloc

The agreement will create one of the largest free trade zones in the world but must be ratified by member states

Mexican government fears Trump will seek big changes to the agreement he struck with the countries in his first term

Brussels wants to secure final approval for pact with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay by December

Industry minister tells FT she wants ‘level playing field’ for Canadian and EU companies