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EU-US Trade Negotiations

Summary

The European Parliament discusses recommendations to open limited trade negotiations with the USA regarding industrial goods and regulatory cooperation. It emphasizes maintaining EU standards and protecting against unilateral US tariffs.
10 14.03.2019
Other
trade
economy
administrative law
international relations
business and competition

Key points

  • The EU and US share a strategically important economic and political partnership that is vital for a stable global economy.
  • The EU expresses concern regarding unilateral US measures, specifically tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum.
  • The Parliament supports opening limited negotiations on industrial goods and regulatory cooperation, provided they comply with international trade rules.
  • Any negotiation mandate must explicitly include the automotive sector to protect European interests.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recommendations for opening of trade negotiations between the EU and the US
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