Atlantic unity in global competition: T-TIP in perspective

The prospects for an ambitious partnership agreement between the EU and the US are better than ever. An agreement would increase growth and employment in both regions. The greatest economic opportunities lie in improved cooperation in the regulation of markets for goods and services. Governments, parliaments and most interest groups on both sides are in a positive mood; the resistance to an agreement has thus far been limited to criticism of some details. The greatest political difficulties are likely to arise in the areas of agriculture and data protection.

ESO: Background Information: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Commissioner Karel De Gucht welcomes Member States’ green light to start negotiations http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-transatlantic-trade-and-investment-partnership-commissioner-karel-de-gucht-welcomes-member-states-green-light-to-start-negotiations/

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