January 10, 2026
Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Beef Import Fears
Thousands of Irish farmers took to Athlone's roads with tractors, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal. They fear cheap beef imports from South America will hurt Irish agriculture. Despite Ireland and France opposing, the EU approved the deal. The Irish Farmers’ Association urges MEPs to reject the agreement.