U.S. COMPANIES SEE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN  TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND BUSINESS RELATIONS

U.S. COMPANIES SEE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND BUSINESS RELATIONS

U.S. companies feel that transatlantic trade and business relations could be enhanced. Companies see the most urgent need for action in the areas of trade liberalization, digital policy and taxes.

How would you rate transatlantic trade relations in the following areas? [%]

Progress in transatlantic trade liberalization

13%

49%

38%

Coordinated position towards multilateral institutions (e.g. WTO)

23%

51%

26%

Common approach towards discriminatory trade practices

25%

53%

22%

Tariffs

16%

68%

16%

Non-tariff trade barriers

16%

68%

16%