Supply Chain Research

The French government will reportedly not ratify the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over the Brazilian government’s climate change and other policies. The slow progress on the deal, initially inked in June 2019, demonstrates the uncertainties in finalizing trade deals with the EU. That may hold lessons for the U.K. and U.S. as they hold negotiations with the bloc. Brazilian exports to the EU are dominated by commodities ranging from metal ores to coffee, though the automotive industry also has significant shipments that could expand if the trade deal is eventually approved. Expor...