VOICED : French farmers fear fallout from Mercosur free trade agreement

The video discusses the impact of a potential EU-Mercosur trade agreement on European and South American farmers. Cedric Manda, a French farmer, is concerned about the influx of South American meat affecting local prices and jobs. Meanwhile, Uruguayan farmer Louise Marfurt sees the agreement as an opportunity to expand markets. However, challenges such as banned antibacterial chemicals in South American cattle raising pose hurdles. French farmers hope these differences will prevent the deal from being finalized.

What is the main concern of French farmers regarding the EU-Mercosur trade agreement?

• Increased competition from South American meat imports

• Lack of access to South American markets

• Higher tariffs on European meat exports

• Increased demand for organic meat

Which countries are part of the Mercosur group mentioned in the transcript?

• Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

• Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela

• Mexico, Canada, USA, Brazil

• Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece

According to the economist, what is a potential consequence of the trade agreement for French farmers?

• Increase in meat exports

• Stability in meat prices

• Decrease in meat prices

• Increase in meat prices

What is the perspective of the Uruguayan farmer on the trade agreement?

• It will have no impact on market opportunities

• It will open new markets and increase competitiveness

• It will limit market opportunities

• It will decrease competitiveness

What is a challenge mentioned in the third section regarding the EU-Mercosur trade agreement?

• Differences in agricultural practices

• Lack of transportation infrastructure

• High tariffs on South American meat

• Limited demand for South American meat