Romanian farmers join protest in Strasbourg against EU-Mercosur deal

Roughly 200 Romanian farmers joined thousands of European counterparts in Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday, January 20, to protest against the EU's trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc. The farmers say the deal could jeopardize their businesses in the future, forcing them to compete with South American producers of vegetables and fruits.

To signal their opposition, the farmers drove 700 tractors, especially from France and neighboring countries Germany and Belgium, to Strasbourg. Many such tractors were purchased over the years with European funds and advantageous loans, according to TVRInfo.