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President Obama proposes new trade agreement with Europe

Stephen Beard Feb 13, 2013
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President Obama proposes new trade agreement with Europe

Stephen Beard Feb 13, 2013
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In last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama proposed a new trade deal with Europe:

“Tonight I am announcing that we will launch talks on a comprehensive transatlantic partnership with the European Union.”

Marketplace’s Europe bureau chief Stephen Beard breaks down the specifics of the deal, gauges EU reaction, and explains the obstacles ahead.
 

 

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