Publicado em: Friday, 19 de September de 2025 às 16:28

MERCOSUR and EFTA Sign Free Trade Agreement — Joint Declaration

New treaty establishes a free trade area between MERCOSUR and EFTA, benefiting millions and expanding opportunities.

On September 16, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between MERCOSUR and EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) was signed, following 14 rounds of negotiations that began in 2017.
This agreement establishes a free trade area comprising nearly 300 million people and a combined GDP of over USD 4.3 trillion, marking one of the most significant milestones in the recent history of international trade for the countries involved.

Key benefits:

• Over 97% of exports will gain enhanced access to strategic markets.

• Opportunities for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs.

• Progress in goods, services, investment, intellectual property, government procurement, and sustainability.

• Greater predictability, legal certainty, and customs facilitation in bilateral trade.

The FTA strengthens the commitment of MERCOSUR and EFTA to economic growth, integration, and sustainable development, fostering a more competitive and innovative business environment.

source: Acordo de Livre Comércio MERCOSUL-EFTA — Declaração Conjunta — Ministério das Relações Exteriores