Tractors entered the Elysian Fields
Dozens of tractors rolled into Paris early Tuesday as French farmers protest against the trade deal the European Union has struck with four South American countries.
The long-delayed trade pact with the Mercosur bloc was approved by the EU last week and is due to be signed on Saturday.
Farmers in France and several other countries fear being undercut by an influx of cheap beef and other products from South America.
Thousands of farmers in France and Ireland staged protests over the weekend and on Tuesday, around 300 tractors are expected to continue the protests in Paris.
By 7:00 am (0600 GMT) around 150 had already entered the French capital escorted by law enforcement, according to police.
The tractors are expected to crawl along the capital's major thoroughfares, including the Champs-Elysees.
Most of the European Union's 27 nations back the Mercosur trade deal, which supporters argue is crucial to boost exports, help the continent's ailing economy and foster diplomatic ties at a time of global uncertainty.
But the agreement is widely opposed by farmers and others who fear it will result in an influx of an extra 99,000 tonnes of cheap beef from agriculture giant Brazil and its neighbours, disrupting European agriculture.
Major Mercosur exports to the EU include agricultural products and minerals, while the EU would export machinery, chemicals and pharmaceuticals with lowered tariffs applied.
The President of Argentina and his Minister of Deregulation, Federico Sturzenegger, are calling for a radical review of the extent of government intervention.
After the events in Venezuela, Cuba, and beyond, one form of the left-wing movement in Latin America seems to be on the decline.
Suntory will suspend production of Jim Beam for an entire year, as tariffs have severely affected exports.
Ethiopia is starting construction of Africa's largest airport, which will cost $12.5 billion.
The company has increased aircraft deliveries to the highest level in 7 years for the first time and is preparing to accelerate production.
Brazil has declared the açaí berry its national fruit — this step is aimed at securing the country’s rights to the popular “superfood,” as many foreign companies are currently trying to claim rights to the biological wealth of the Amazon.