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Argentina Signals Renewed Push for Mercosur-European Union Trade Agreement

Argentina has reaffirmed its commitment to concluding the long-delayed Mercosur-European Union trade agreement while reducing industrial tariffs, seeking to strengthen market access and attract greater European investment.
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