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Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 25, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – March 25, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

The German Marshall Fund hosted its annual Brussels Forum this week, convening leaders from North America and Europe to discuss the transatlantic community’s most pressing issues.  Washington Post Associate Editor David Ignatius moderated a discussion between US Trade Representative Michael Froman and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström about the progress in TTIP negotiations.

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Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 17, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – March 17, 2016

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Photo Credit: @MalmstromEU EC Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Michael Froman held a meeting in Washington, DC this last week with lead negotiators Dan Mullaney and Ignacio Garcia Bercero, Michael Punk, Ambassador David O’Sullivan and others to gauge the current status of negotiations and the way ahead.

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Trade in Action

Mar 17, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – March 9, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week Cecilia Malmström is visiting Washington, DC to “talk TTIP” with key US policymakers as well as engage with the US public.  On Friday, 9 March, she will meet with US Trade Representative Michael Froman to discuss the current status of negotiations. Picture Source: European Delegation to the United States.

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Trade in Action

Mar 7, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – March 7, 2016

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On Wednesday, March 2, the Atlantic Council hosted European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen and former EC President José Manuel Barroso to discuss a road map for European growth.

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Trade in Action

Feb 26, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – February 26, 2016

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Photo Credit: @EU_TTIP_team US and EU Chief Negotiators Dan Mullaney and Ignacio Garcia Bercero shake hands to kick off the 12th round of negotiations this week in Brussels.   The 12th round of TTIP negotiations is in full swing, with several stakeholder meetings taking place today. If you want to know more about the issues covered […]

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Trade in Action

Feb 19, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – February 19, 2016

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US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at the annual Munich Security Conference this week.

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Trade in Action

Feb 12, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – February 12, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

US Trade Representative Michael Froman signed the TPP in Auckland, New Zealand on Feb. 4 along with the Ministers from all nations part of the agreement. Photo credit: @usembassynz

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Trade in Action

Feb 8, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – February 8, 2016

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The 12th round of TTIP negotiations is scheduled for the week of February 22, in Brussels.  Catch up on the results of the 11th round here.

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Trade in Action

Jan 28, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – January 28, 2016

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New Zealand announced this week that it will host the signing of the TPP in Auckland on Thursday, February 4. (New Zealand Government)

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Trade in Action

Jan 21, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – January 21, 2016

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The World Economic Forum is currently gathering in Davos, Switzerland.  The Forum started on January 20 and will conclude on January 23.  (World Economic Forum)

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