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EU watchdog to probe trade pact with South American nations

by Associated Press
| July 10, 2020 2:03 AM

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s independent watchdog has launched an inquiry into the bloc’s trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries after environmental and rights groups complained that the deal does not respect the EU’s legal obligations.

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