Brazil’s political future is uncertain; Argentina’s economic landscape is terrifying, and U.S. President Donald Trump is waging a trade war with China. This is the backdrop leading up to the latest round of talks between the European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur regarding the negotiation of a free trade agreement. The meeting in Montevideo, held between September 10 and 14, was yet another attempt to push forward talks which started over 20 years ago and, while diplomats were optimistic, once again nothing was signed.
The truth is, the ideal moment for the...
