It would be wrong to throw out Ceta and Mercosur with the bathwater of free trade agreements that have been subject to criticism for some time. These two treaties have little to do with each other. Of course, they both aim to reduce customs barriers and increase trade for the benefit of all signatory countries. But that’s where the comparison ends.
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With Ceta, implemented on a transitional basis, our exports to Canada have increased by a third in five years, and even by 72% for our dairy products. France and the Europeans owe these results to their know-how, their competitiveness, the implementation of balanced health and environmental rules, but also to mirror measures, which allow our farmers and our companies to fight against on equal terms with Canadian producers.
However, the Mercosur treaty is largely devoid of these environmental requirements and other reciprocity clauses. It is of course essential to introduce them…
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