Was bringt das Freihandelsabkommen mit den USA? - WDR 5

Was bringt das Freihandelsabkommen mit den USA? - WDR 5

What does the free trade agreement with the United States? Act Beautiful


It is the largest economy in the world: For several months, the EU and
the U.S. are negotiating a free trade and investment protection
agreements. The protest is great - but the horror scenarios of the critics are right?

Growth, new jobs and a strengthening in global competition promise the
proponents of free trade zone. You will see a new era in transatlantic
relations looming. However, environmental and consumer protection and
the German Cultural Council up in arms against the negotiations. They
fear a lowering of standards and the disclosure of European values in
favor of the free market of companies. The protest was so loud that the
European Commission has now decided to suspend negotiations on the right
of action for the time being.

Are the doomsday scenarios of the critics right or expression of unfounded panic?


"A carefully negotiated TTIP which addresses the concerns of the
citizens may be the solution for many existing problems in the
transatlantic relationship and bring many benefits for the individual
citizen"

A new era of transatlantic relations?