The latest negotiating round on the TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the US and the European Union concluded in New York.
The Hagstrom Report says talks are expected to continue on a daily basis to try to complete the agreement before the end of the year.
The chief negotiators said that TTIP would not contain a separate agriculture chapter.
Agriculture and food chapters will be matters contained in separate chapters.
The Washington Trade Daily said continued high Ag tariffs on both sides remain a problem, but the United States continues to insist on zero tariffs for all goods.
The European Commissioner for Ag and Trade Development said the European Union won’t sign off on a trade deal with the US that doesn’t include recognition of its geographical indications.
The EU intends to tie increased market access for meat to recognition of the GI’s.
