Written question asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
EU External Trade: Mercosur
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any potential impacts of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement on farmers in Northern Ireland.
- Answer
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The EU-Mercosur trade agreement was signed on 17 January 2026 and provisionally entered into force on 1 May 2026, but has not yet been ratified, and is a matter for the EU. The EU-Mercosur deal does not apply in Northern Ireland. The Government will monitor any impacts of this deal on farmers across the UK; the Northern Ireland Executive has specific responsibility for farming policy in Northern Ireland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1277
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Agriculture EU external trade Northern Ireland Mercosur
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- 2026-07-02 14:28:02 +0100
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