Trade Agreement Between Mercosur and Japan may be Signed Later This Year

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Driven by the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, the government is working to enable a trade alliance between the South American bloc and Japan.

Leveraging on the favorable political environment, the Palácio do Planalto and industry sectors expect an official announcement of the start of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the parties to be made by the end of this year.

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