
Brazil is evaluating whether the US-Argentina agreement violates Mercosur rules.
Diplomats analyze the text announced by Washington and assess its impact on the common external tariff, exceptions, and rules of origin of the bloc.
Analysis of the Mercosur-European Union treaty will resume after Carnival.
The Brazilian government is examining the pact announced by Washington and Buenos Aires and debating whether the initiative exceeds the exceptions foreseen in the bloc's rules.
US trade pressure and Beijing's diplomatic offensive are changing the game in Brasília, while Javier Milei's Argentina may try to stall negotiations.
The text sent by President Lula will be analyzed by a committee before going to the Chamber's plenary session.
The president initiated the legislative process necessary for the treaty to enter into force in Brazil.
The president defends regional integration, criticizes historical setbacks, and affirms that peace should be a priority for the continent.
The report points to a Brazilian advantage due to the scale of its exports and the potential for gains in agribusiness, mining, and investments with the trade agreement.
Jorge Viana says that resistance within the European Union and legal challenges increase uncertainty.
According to the President of the European Commission, 'the issue of the provisional application of the treaty has been raised by several European leaders'.
Jorge Viana points to resistance in Europe, legal challenges to the pact, and the impact of US tariff increases.
"The EU-Mercosur agreement will be provisionally applied as soon as the first Mercosur country ratifies it," a diplomat said.