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Report Video IssueTrade Representative Lighthizer Warns of Difficulties Ahead in Negotiations with E.U. and U.K. Over Agricultural Products
2020-06-17T11:05:13-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/02b/20200617110625003_hd.jpgU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says little headway has been made with the European Union and the United Kingdom on trade negotiations and that he expects there to be problems, particularly when it comes to the agriculture sector. Mr. lighthizer says food standards are being used as "thinly veiled protectionism." However, he says that he is hopeful that despite these difficulties, both sides will be able to work through the issues. But he warns that there will not be a deal if there is not fair access for U.S. agricultural products
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says little headway has been made with the European Union and the United Kingdom on trade negoti… read more
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says little headway has been made with the European Union and the United Kingdom on trade negotiations and that he expects there to be problems, particularly when it comes to the agriculture sector. Mr. lighthizer says food standards are being used as "thinly veiled protectionism." However, he says that he is hopeful that despite these difficulties, both sides will be able to work through the issues. But he warns that there will not be a deal if there is not fair access for U.S. agricultural products close
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