Italy's support becomes key to finalizing long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade deal

After decades of negotiations, a major trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur is nearing completion, but its fate now depends on Italy. Italy's agriculture minister says the country is ready to sign the deal, which it believes offers 'enormous benefits.' However, Italy is also seeking a freeze on a new EU carbon border tax, making its final approval a critical and contentious step for the agreement.