European Union and South American bloc sign major trade deal, seen as response to Trump

The European Union and Mercosur, a South American trade bloc that includes Brazil and Argentina, have signed a major free trade agreement. The deal is widely seen as a strategic move to counter the protectionist trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed tariffs on allies and rivals alike. The agreement creates one of the world's largest free trade zones, linking two major economic regions.