13-Jun-2013
FTI Consulting
An indepth look at possible stumbling blocks in the EU-US FTA negotiations
12-Jun-2013
A transatlantic corporate bill of rights
Leaked draft versions of the EU negotiating mandate for a far-reaching free trade agreement with the US reveal the European Commission’s plans to enshrine more powers for corporations in the deal. The proposal follows a persistent campaign by industry lobby groups and law firms to empower large companies to challenge regulations both at home and abroad if they affect their profits.
31-May-2013
netzpolitik.org
The draft mandate dated 21 May 2013 is expected to be passed during a one-day session of the EU Foreign Affairs Council of Ministers on 14 June 2013.
26-May-2013
Washington Post
Opposition to US agricultural practices is threatening to become a major battle in discussions starting next month that could sweep away trade barriers between the United States and Europe.
6-May-2013
Washington Times
Trade officials on both sides of the Atlantic say there is a short "political window" to negotiate a free-trade agreement between the United States and European Union.
18-Apr-2013
Irish Examiner
US and EU business leaders meet in Dublin Castle today, in parallel to a meeting of EU trade ministers, in an effort to advance talks towards a major new transatlantic trade deal.
15-Apr-2013
World Bulletin
Turkish business world to discuss proposals for Turkey in reaction to an Free Trade Agreement between EU & US