The European Commission has insisted the text of the Mercosur trade deal will not be reopened.
The ratification process for the controversial EU - South America deal has been launched today.
Announcing the move, the EU Commission committed to monitoring potential market disruptions and providing supports and safeguards for the agriculture sector.
Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, says there will not be a renegotiation of the deal.
Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly is taking the government to task on the matter:
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MEP Mullooly feels greater steps are needed:
