EU carmakers attack Korea trade proposal

As negotiations continue between the EU and South Korea over a proposed trade agreement in the autumn of 2008, ACEA, the body representing European car maekers, criticises the latest draft text, claiming that it is lopsided and sacrifices their interests for the benefit of Europe’s services industries.

ACEA: Press Release, 3.11.08: Free trade agreement with South Korea must follow EU principles of mutual benefit and fair market access http://www.acea.be/index.php/news/news_detail/free_trade_agreement_with_south_korea_must_follow_eu_principles_of_mutual_b

European Commission: DG Trade: Trade Issues: Bilateral Trade Relations: Asia: Korea http://ec.europa.eu/trade/issues/bilateral/countries/korea/index_en.htm

ESO: Background information: Europe aims for S Korean trade pact http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-aims-for-s-korean-trade-pact/

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