Concerns growing that the EU may up its Mercosur beef offer to 130,000t

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Louise Hogan

Concerns are growing over a potential Mercosur deal, amid suggestions the European Commission may revise it's beef offer up to 130,000 tonnes.

Last month, the European Commission offered Mercosur countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - reduced tariffs on 70,000 tonnes worth of beef.