As the agricultural sector prepares for a significant protest in mid-November, French farmers express deep concerns over the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, currently stalled since 2019. Critics, including Arnaud Rousseau of FNSEA, argue that importing meat from countries with lax regulations threatens local farming standards and consumer safety. The French government, facing mounting agricultural discontent, agrees with farmers on the dangers of the treaty but struggles to find a unified stance. Calls for solidarity and opposition to the agreement are growing, hinting at potential escalations in protests if negotiations proceed.