USTR: Lighthizer and Malmström to meet again at end of month to continue talks

Below are the key takeaways from the statement published by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative following the meeting between Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and his European counterpart, Cecilia Malmström.

• Had a constructive meeting with Commissioner Malmström to initiate the Executive Working Group to improve trade relations between the U.S. and the E.U.
• Ministers will meet again at the of the month to continue talks.
• Minister will meet in November to finalize outcomes in a number of areas.
• We hope for an early harvest in the area of technical barriers to trade.