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EU member states have formally approved a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc of Latin American countries, concluding a 25-year negotiation process. The deal, described as the largest of its kind, was passed despite opposition from five member states, including France, which voted against it. The agreement's future implementation remains uncertain, with some suggesting it could take effect before full ratification.
A US senator says President Donald Trump supports a bill to sanction China, India, and Brazil over their imports of Russian oil.