Argentina seeks EU-Mercosur regionalization deal to protect meat exports from disease outbreaks

Argentina is negotiating with the EU and Mercosur partners (excluding Brazil) to establish a regionalization scheme that would limit export bans to affected zones during foot-and-mouth or avian influenza outbreaks, rather than triggering nationwide bans. This is a proactive trade facilitation move to safeguard market access, though the EU's acceptance and technical feasibility remain uncertain.