Populists on left and right are poised to make significant gains in elections for the European Parliament, possibly complicating trade negotiations with the U.S. Source: NYT > Business – JACK EWING
France and Belgium Refuse Support for New Trade Talks With the U.S.
The decision doesn’t mean a halt to the negotiations, but the rift is practically unheard-of in the bloc’s recent history. Source: NYT > Business – MILAN SCHREUER