THE US and European Union trade talks are first deciding what they are prepared to talk about, reports Bloomberg News
The EU might be prepared to scale back technical barriers to imports of American foods including shellfish. A lot of work has been done since they agreed to cut industrial tariffs and remove regulatory barriers to trade.
Having the assessments would make it easier for companies to prove their products meet technical requirements on both sides of the Atlantic, and completing this could be converted to a win 'in fairly short order,' says the US Chamber of Commerce.
Digital-service taxes. The chamber is looking for some way that the US and countries considering the levy can formally agree to a cessation or delay as France and the US have done.
Agriculture. This is the trophy catch the US has been hunting for years, but it's a big red line for the Europeans. Washington's goal is seeing US soybeans and genetically modified wheat move into European markets, and the EU wants to see restrictions lifted on American imports of pears and apples.
Defence. Europe wants to strengthen its defence profile, and US companies want to compete for procurement in that area - any proactive assertion that American firms could participate would be welcomed.
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The EU might be prepared to scale back technical barriers to imports of American foods including shellfish. A lot of work has been done since they agreed to cut industrial tariffs and remove regulatory barriers to trade.
Having the assessments would make it easier for companies to prove their products meet technical requirements on both sides of the Atlantic, and completing this could be converted to a win 'in fairly short order,' says the US Chamber of Commerce.
Digital-service taxes. The chamber is looking for some way that the US and countries considering the levy can formally agree to a cessation or delay as France and the US have done.
Agriculture. This is the trophy catch the US has been hunting for years, but it's a big red line for the Europeans. Washington's goal is seeing US soybeans and genetically modified wheat move into European markets, and the EU wants to see restrictions lifted on American imports of pears and apples.
Defence. Europe wants to strengthen its defence profile, and US companies want to compete for procurement in that area - any proactive assertion that American firms could participate would be welcomed.
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