Mercosur member states have yet to reach an agreement regarding the distribution of export quotas to the European Union. The Foreign Ministry confirmed the ongoing dispute centers on the methodology for determining each country’s proportional share. This lack of consensus hinders progress on the wider trade deal with the EU. Details of the proposed methodologies remain undisclosed, but disagreements appear substantial enough to stall the process. Without a resolution, implementation of the EU-Mercosur agreement will continue to be delayed. Further negotiations are expected, but a timeframe for reaching an accord is currently unavailable. The issue impacts the potential economic benefits anticipated from increased trade with Europe.