EU Pressing Negotiators to Craft Chapter, Enhance Export Regime in TTIP Energy Talks

摘要

European Union negotiators are pushing for the insertion of energy-independence language into a landmark trade agreement to boost imports of U.S. natural gas while increasing economic independence from Russia. The 14th round of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks between the U.S. and EU is scheduled to begin July 11 in Brussels, according to a source close to the talks. While energy isn't seen as a disputed topic that could delay or complicate negotiations, some EU members' dependence on Russian energy and much-needed popular support for TTIP have increased the importance of how energy is treated in the agreement.