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Mercosur deal will operate provisionally

European Commission announces that the Mercosur trade deal will operate provisionally pending its review by the European Court of Justice and ahead of approval by the European Parliament.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Mercosur deal will operate provisionally

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European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal

European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal

NEWS 27 February 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports fell in 2025

Irish share of UK beef imports fell in 2025

NEWS 25 February 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

NEWS 20 February 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland's place in a hardening Europe

Colm McCarthy: Ireland's place in a hardening Europe

Colm McCarthy: Ireland's place in a hardening Europe

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

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Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Beef and sheepmeat quotas have been the stumbling block in the conclusion of a trade deal between the EU and Australia.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from the UAE, United States, India and New Zealand.

WORLD 28 November 2025

European Parliament vote to delay Mercosur welcomed across the board

European Parliament vote to delay Mercosur welcomed across the board

The Parliament voted by 334 votes to 324 this Wednesday lunchtime to refer the deal to the ECJ, a move which could delay ratification or derail it completely.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Watch: how Europe is still dealing with green deal hangover

Watch: how Europe is still dealing with green deal hangover

The EU has hit the pause button on further legislation governing environmental policy.

NEWS 28 November 2025

US policy was one driver behind Mercosur deal

US policy was one driver behind Mercosur deal

EU and South American leaders see the ratification of the deal as a pushback against US policy

NEWS 28 November 2025

Editorial: Brexit impact being felt 10 years on

Editorial: Brexit impact being felt 10 years on

While the threat of tariffs on Irish beef has abated, the threat of the UK completing trade deals with other countries remains very real.

VIEWPOINTS 28 November 2025

Brexit now reflected in UK beef imports

Brexit now reflected in UK beef imports

UK post-Brexit trade deals now reflected in UK beef imports that are mainly used outside the retail sector.

NEWS 28 November 2025

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