Majority of countries approve agreement with South American bloc despite opposition from European farmers

Deal, which comes as Brussels seeks new markets to offset US tariffs, will open free trade with South American group.

Agreement after 25 years of negotiations prompts farmers to block roads in Paris, Brussels and Warsaw

Majority of countries approve agreement with South American bloc despite opposition from European farmers

The more the EU has to pay for ingratiation with Trump, the less convincing its strategic rationale for doing so