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Confirmed

The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement covers a population of 700 million people.

Omissions

• The 700 million figure represents a rounded estimate combining EU population (~449 million) and Mercosur population (~260-270 million)
• The exact combined population is closer to 709-719 million, making 700 million a rounded figure

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - EU-Mercosur trade agreementThe EU-Mercosur trade deal creates a trading zone of 700 million people altogether
• PrimaryCouncil of the European Union (Consilium) - EU-Mercosur trade facts and figuresThe trade relationship connects over 700 million people across Europe and South America
• SecondaryThe New York Times - E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million PeopleE.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People