MEPs endorsed rules to safeguard EU agriculture in the Mercosur trade deal. The adopted draft regulation allows the EU to suspend tariff preferences on agricultural imports if they harm EU producers, with stricter triggers and shorter investigation timelines proposed. The Committee emphasized the need for stronger protection for EU farmers and a reliable implementation framework. The negotiation mandate will be adopted in December, paving the way for potential ratification by the European Parliament. The EU-Mercosur agreements still require approval, with the EU being Mercosur's second-largest trading partner.