European And Mercosur Business Associations Ask Swift Conclusion Of EU-Mercosur FTA

In a joint call from both sides of the Atlantic, 78 business associations representing a diverse array of industries from the EU and Mercosur ask their governments to expedite the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The statement underscores the strategic importance of reinforcing trade links, fostering investments and promoting sustainable development, which this historic agreement is built to deliver.

Addressed to the Presidents of the European Parliament, European Council, European Commission, and Hungarian Presidency of the Council, and shared with the Mercosur Presidency, the statement highlights that over €159 billion in goods and services was traded between the EU and Mercosur in 2022, with mutual investments approaching €380 billion. Together, these economic ties underpin millions of jobs on both continents. The associations highlight the importance of the EU-Mercosur agreement, emphasising that it can help mitigate the challenges posed by geopolitical instability and supply chain disruptions.

The joint statement notes that the agreement represents a rare opportunity to strengthen relations between the EU and Mercosur. Both sides would benefit from an agreement that  supports economic recovery and lays the foundations for sustained growth. In particular:

Market Access and Growth: The removal of trade barriers would enable greater market access, facilitating a steady flow of goods and services.
Supply Chain Stability: Strengthened trade relationships would mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions, securing reliable access to essential resources.
Enhanced Cooperation: By deepening cooperation, the agreement could bolster sustainable development, labour rights, and environmental standards across both regions.
In conclusion, the coalition of business associations calls on policymakers to take immediate steps toward ratification, positioning the EU and Mercosur to advance their mutual competitiveness in a changing and challenging global landscape.

List of Signatories

ABAL – Associação Brasileira do Alumínio
ABBD – Associação Brasileira de Bebidas Destiladas
ABELAC – Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe
ABIA – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Alimentos
ABICAB – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Chocolates, Amendoim e Balas
ABICALÇADOS – – Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Calçados
ABICS – Associação Brasileira da Industria de Café Solúvel
ABIFINA – Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Química Fina
ABIHPEC – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Higiene Pessoal, Perfumaria e Cosméticos
ABINEE – Associação Brasileira da Indústria Elétrica e Eletrônica
Abipeças – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Autopeças
ABIPLAST – Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Plástico
Abiquim – Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química
ABIT – Associação Brasileira da Indústria Têxtil e de Confecção
ABITAM – Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Tubos e Acessórios de Metal
ABPI – Associação Brasileira da Propriedade Intelectual
ABRABE – Associação Brasileira de Bebidas
ABRAFAR – Associação Brasileira de Fabricantes de Refratários
ABRAFRUTAS
ABRAMEQ – Associação brasileira das Indústrias de Máquinas e Equipamentos para os setores do couro, calçados e afins
ACEA – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
AmCham EU
ANFACER – Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Cerâmica para Revestimentos, Louças Sanitárias e Congêneres
ASIQUR – Asociación de Industrias Químicas del Uruguay
ASSOCIQUIM – Associação Brasileira dos Distribuidores de Produtos Químicos e Petroquímicos
The Brewers of Europe
BusinessEurope
CAEDHPA
CAOBISCO
CAPA
CAPABA – Cámara Paraguaya de Bebidas Alcohólicas
CASIC
CEC – European Footwear Confederation
CECE
CECIMO – European Association of Manufacturing Technologies
Cefic – European Chemical Industry Council
CELCAA – European Liaison Committee for Agricultural and Agri-Food Trade
Centro de Fabricantes de Licores
Cepi
Ceramie-Unie – The European Ceramic Industry
CICB – Centro das Indústrias de Curtumes do Brasil
CIQyP – Cámara de la Industria Química y Petroquímica
CIU – Cámara de Industrias del Uruguay
CIUS
CLEPA – European Association of Automotive Suppliers
CNI – Confederação Nacional da Indústria
Comité Vin
Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association
COTANCE – The European Leather Industry
CUPCAT – Cámara Uruguaya de Perfumería, Cosmética y Artículos de Tocador
EDA – European Dairy Association
ESF – European Services Forum
ESRA – European Sugar Refineries Association
EURATEX – The European Apparel and Textile Confederation
Eurochambres – The Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry
EuroCommerce
EUROFER
EUROMETAUX
FADA – Federación Argentina de Destilados y Aperitivos
FIEMG – Federação das Indústrias do Estado de Minas Gerais
FIEP – Federação Industrial do Paraná
FIERGS – Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
FIESC – Federação das Indústrias do Estado de Santa Catarina
FIESP – Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo
FIRJAN – Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Grupo FarmaBrasil
IBRAC – Brazilian Institute of Cachaça
Medicines for Europe
Orgalim – Europe’s Technology Industries
SINCS – Sindicato Nacional da Indústria de Café Solúvel
Sindipeças – Sindicato Nacional da Indústria de Componentes para Veículos Automotores
SIR – Sindicato Nacional da Indústria de Refratários
SIREFMG – Sindicato da Indústria de Refratários no Estado de Minas Gerais
spiritsEUROPE
TIE – Toy Industries of Europe
UIA – União Industrial Argentina
UNICA – União da Indústria de Cana-de-Açúcar
UPEFRUY