The bloc signed only two free trade agreements between 2007 and 2024. It has now concluded deals with the EU and EFTA, while negotiations with Canada and several Asian markets are ongoing

Japan plans to open talks in June for a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc, focused on car tariffs and securing oil and minerals, a Nikkei report says.

The bloc signed only two free trade agreements between 2007 and 2024. It has now concluded deals with the EU and EFTA, while negotiations with Canada and several Asian markets are…