Peter Power
Peter Power
deal effort europe goal however last major moved save
Europe made a major effort to save these talks. However the goal posts moved at the last moment. There's no deal at the moment.
enable further goods industrial members moves offer relation
This offer would be a conditional offer which would enable other WTO members to make further moves in relation to agriculture, industrial goods and services.
clear kong movement quite short sort
It's quite clear that without some sort of movement in the short term, Hong Kong will be impossible.
eu europe fortress largest massive move notion proposal shows
It is a massive move, the largest move that the EU has ever made. This proposal shows that any notion of fortress Europe is exaggerated.
expected last moved moves
We made the moves that were expected of us but the goalposts moved at the last moment.
commission decision move offer
The Commission is considering making an offer on the agriculture negotiations but no decision has been taken. There will be no move today.
letter member
It would be regrettable if such a letter was sent, particularly if it provoked disagreement between member states.
aspects certain deal sides talks textile
There have been constructive talks between the E.U. and China, and the two sides are broadly in the same place about how to deal with the overshoot in certain textile quotas. But there are still important aspects still to be reached.
exact hammer scope trying
We are still trying to hammer down the exact scope of any negotiations.
chinese commission economy grant market member met morning proposal states status support
Member states met with the Commission this morning and there was overwhelming support for the proposal of the Commission not to grant market economy status to 13 Chinese companies.
america believe continue solution urge value worth
We continue to believe that a negotiated solution is of such value that it is worth pursuing. We urge America to respond.
action chambers commerce
We can only take action if it is state-sponsored. Chambers of commerce are not governments.
agreement continue expect reach
We do not expect to reach an agreement at this stage. The discussions will continue over the week-end and on Monday.
best both continue determination eu possible states talks united
It displays the determination and seriousness of both the United States and the EU to continue to give these talks their best possible shot.