EU, US Trade Chiefs Press for TTIP Advances Despite Election, Brexit Dynamic

March 24, 2016

Clinching an ambitious bilateral trade and investment pact in the near term remains a key strategic and economic priority, said the US’ and EU’s top trade officials last week, while acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty that surrounds such efforts given the American presidential election debate...

 

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Topics: CUSTOMS TRADE FACILITATION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR) GEOGRAPHIC INDICATORS REGULATORY COHERENCE

Regions: UNITED STATES EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

Authors: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICTSD)


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