TTIP has the potential to be a forum which sets 21st century trade rules, but it needs more attention and support from the highest levels of government

The United States and the European Union have been engaged in discussions over a free trade agreement, commonly referred to as 'TTIP' – the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. But after one year of negotiations and debate, is TTIP likely to get off the ground? Dennis Novy argues that TTIP is a long-run project that will likely take several years to complete, but that it might falter if there is not enough political support from the top echelons of government.

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ESO: Key Source: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) http://www.europeansources.info/record/transatlantic-trade-and-investment-partnership-ttip/

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