It's noteworthy that this is happening right as the EU is about to wrap up a trade deal with the Southern Common Market[1] creating the largest free trade zone

It's noteworthy that this is happening right as the EU is about to wrap up a trade deal with the Southern Common Market[1] creating the largest free trade zone in the world (and it doesn't include the United States). [1] https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/eu-mercosur-sign-trade-deal-after-25-years-negotiations-2026-01-17/ https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/eu-mercosur-sign-trad...