French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard firmly opposes the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which has been stalled since 2019. During an interview, she emphasized the need to rally support from other EU countries to obtain a veto against the deal, citing concerns over unfair competition from South American countries with looser environmental regulations. Genevard warns that the agreement could allow significant imports of beef and poultry into France, jeopardizing domestic farmers. Despite some optimism about potential negotiations, skepticism remains regarding the government’s commitment to addressing farmers’ concerns about the deal.