1 Amendments of José Manuel GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL related to 2020/2114(INI)
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
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3. Notes the need to work closely with like-minded partners, and to engage with all members of the WTO that are committed to a positive agenda for reform; recognises that historically it has been EU- US cooperation that has been the main driving force for progress within multilateral trade negotiations, and therefore welcomes the positive statements on WTO reform made by the current US administration, which should provide a basis for renewed engagement on actionable outcomesthe functioning of the WTO appellate body; supports a forward- looking transatlantic agenda based on common interests and shared values, aiming to achieve meaningful WTO reform, including of dispute settlement, promoting trade on a level playing field, and redefining the concept of 'developing countries' and 'least developed countries';