Free Trade Talks In Asia And Europe Impeded By Government Shutdown
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
As the shutdown continues, President Obama’s absence at negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership could delay finalization of the free trade agreement. In addition, talks toward an EU-U.S. trade pact were canceled. Both agreements are expected to address device-specific trade issues.
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