Emmanuel Macron asked EU leaders to postpone signing the Mercosur trade pact following intensified farm protests that disrupted roads in France and a 10,000‑strong farmers’ march in Brussels that earlier used tractor blockades and clashed with police.Supporters in the European Commission and several member states say the agreement would open markets and lock in standards, while France, Italy and others demand stronger safeguards for sensitive products and concrete implementation measures to protect farmers.Negotiators warned the package could be delayed or face a vote as leaders weigh strengthened safeguards, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva saying Brazil may withdraw if the EU does not act quickly and analysts warning the impasse could push Mercosur countries toward other partners.