Ursula von der Leyen & Brazil

Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, provisionally enacted the trade deal, sidestepping the EU Parliament, and expressed optimism about its benefits for EU businesses, consumers, and farmers.

Brazil: Brazil, as Mercosur's largest economy and a key supporter, had its President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sign a decree validating the deal, expecting a boost in exports and reaffirming multilateralism.

Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, confirmed the European Union's agreement with the United States on zero tariffs for strategic goods.

Brazil: Brazil is a Mercosur country whose lower-cost beef exports are a primary concern for Irish farmers, potentially threatening their market share in Europe.