French farmers protested in Strasbourg on Tuesday against an EU-Mercosur trade deal as they fear it would create unfair competition for them. Several dozen tractors tried to go in front of the European Parliament but were stopped before reaching the area by riot police.

French farmers protest in Strasbourg against Mercosur trade agreement

French farmers protested in Strasbourg on Tuesday against an EU-Mercosur trade deal as they fear it would create unfair competition for them. Several dozen tractors tried to go in front of the European Parliament but were stopped before reaching the area by riot police.