On Wednesday, 29 September, the EU and the US will meet in Pittsburgh to inaugurate the recently-announced Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The TTC will serve as a forum to cooperate on trade, economic and technology issues based on their shared values. The Council is divided into ten working groups that will strive to further enhance the world’s most prosperous trade and investment partnership, establish common international standards and address trade barriers.
Trade and Technology Council: enhancing EU-US cooperation
On Wednesday, 29 September, the EU and the US will meet in Pittsburgh to inaugurate the recently-announced Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The TTC will serve as a forum to cooperate on trade, economic and technology issues based on their shared values. The Council is divided into ten working groups that will strive to further enhance the world’s most prosperous trade and investment partnership, establish common international standards and address trade barriers.
The TTC must serve as a sustainable mechanism for the EU and the US to engage with each other and build trust. Transatlantic leaders should seek this opportunity to advance transatlantic cooperation. Take a look at our priorities for the TTC here.
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