Posted on 01/25/2016 7:01:41 AM PST by lodi90
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman was welcomed Sunday by Polish entrepreneurs as he worked to finalize a free trade pact between the United States and the European Union.
Froman said the two sides are trying to conclude the deal, the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, this year after nearly three years of negotiations.
There is resistance from some Europeans to the planned agreement, which aims to eliminate tariffs and create common regulatory standards between the world's two biggest economies. Opponents fear a lowering in food safety standards and the undermining of local regulations by giving international arbitration panels the power to rule over disputes.
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What a plan. More jobs for ISIS invaders hanging out in Europe.
Yep. And Nothing says Principled Conservationism (TM) like “international arbitration panels.”
Everytime I hear the words “Free Trade” I get the feeling America is going to get screwed again. :-)
Yep. It’s unfair trade and unfortunately Ted Cruz has been on the wrong side of one of the most important battles of our time.
Yep. Teddy has talked the conservative talk but has not voted the conservative walk.
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