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"I voted for this resolution in plenary because the transatlantic partnership is a driving force for the global economy as a whole. I find it regrettable, however, that no mention has been made of international trade. Indeed, one notes an increase in protectionism on the US side, an example being the adoption, a few months ago, of the ‘Buy American Act’. That piece of US legislation calls on businesses tendering for a public contract to use only US materials. However, the United States and the European Union are both parties to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, which forbids these kinds of practices. Together with other colleagues, we have recently asked the US authorities to tell us how much of an impact this legislation will have on European businesses. We are expecting a clear and comprehensive response, and we shall remain vigilant with regard to the adoption of any other measure of this nature. The transatlantic partnership works well; it is important and beneficial for both economies. We will not allow this period of crisis to damage the good relations they maintain."@en1
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