# France

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: Presidential Signature — The deal awaits the signature of President Santiago Peña to complete the national process.
- **2026-03-17**: Final House Vote — Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies unanimously approves the deal.
- **2026-03-05**: Senate Approval — The Paraguayan Senate gives its green light to the trade deal.
- **2026-02-28**: Uruguay Ratification — Uruguay becomes the first Mercosur nation to ratify the agreement.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 100% tariff could spike European luxury goods prices, squeezing retailers and shoppers
2026-06-28 11:18:59 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 6

Retailers face a potential cost nightmare if Trump's 100% tariff on European imports takes effect. From French wine to Italian fashion, prices could double overnight, hitting consumer spending hard and upending inventory plans ahead of the holiday season.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-100-tariff-european-goods-price-hikes

### Paraguay Ratifies Mercosur-EU Deal, Paving Way for Global Trade Powerhouse
2026-03-18 02:13:13 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Paraguay has become the final founding member of Mercosur to ratify the landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, concluding the South American validation process. The deal, 25 years in the making, creates a massive trade zone encompassing 700 million people and a quarter of global GDP.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/paraguay-ratifies-mercosur-eu-trade-deal

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