EU-US Trade Talks: What’s Next?

Brussels—Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, is set to address the future of EU-US trade relations in a press conference scheduled for Wednesday. The conference, titled “EU-US trade: what’s next? Implementing the political framework agreement and Parliament’s involvement,” will take place at 11:00 AM in the Anna Politkovskaya press conference room at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Lange is expected to discuss the implementation of the recent political framework agreement between the EU and the US, highlighting the role of the European Parliament in these developments. The conference aims to address reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade agreements between the two economic giants, offering insights into the next steps for the transatlantic partnership.

Journalists have the opportunity to engage actively and pose questions during the event, either in person or via webstreaming through Interactio. In a related discussion at 14:30 on the same day, the committee will meet with Sabine Weyand, Director-General of DG Trade at the European Commission, to further explore EU-US trade issues.

This press conference comes at a crucial time as both the EU and the US seek to solidify their economic relationship amidst global trade challenges. The outcomes of these discussions could have significant implications for international trade policies and economic strategies moving forward.