Episode 555 • • 1:09:51 - 1:12:30
555: Grays+Monkeys=Humans
US Government Shutdown, TTIP Trade Negotiations
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has forced the cancellation of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations in Brussels. EU Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht received an embarrassing call from U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman confirming the delay. Meanwhile, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) remains on track, potentially facilitating gas exports to Asia.