Activities of Robert STURDY related to 2012/2149(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on trade and economic relations with the United States PDF (170 KB) DOC (103 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to its earlier resolutions, in particular the resolution of 1 June 2006 on EU-US transatlantic economic relations , of 22 May 2007 on Global Europe – external aspects of competitiveness, of 19 February 2008 on the EU's strategy to deliver market access for European companies , of 5 June 2008 on implementing trade policy through efficient import and export rules and procedures, of 9 July 2008 on the World Trade Organisation disputes between the European Union and the United States on alleged subsidies to Airbus and Boeing, of 5 February 2009 on enhancing the role of European SMEs in international trade, of 11 November 2010 on the forthcoming EU-US Summit and the Transatlantic Economic Council, of 6 April 2011 on the future European international investment policy, of 27 September 2011 on a New Trade Policy for Europe under the Europe 2020 Strategy, of 17 November 2011 on the EU- US Summit of 28 November 2011, and of 13 December 2011 on trade and investment barriers,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 27 September 2011 on a New Trade Policy for Europe under the Europe 2020 Strategy1, in particular paragraph 16 thereof, which called for the EU and the US to both work to develop the evolving, comprehensive 'Transatlantic Growth and Jobs Initiative',
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of continuing with the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations but without threatening EU policies, including in fields such as environmental standards, cultural diversity, social rights, public services or geographical indications, among others; emphasises that while the specific interests and sensitivities of both partners must be safeguarded in a balanced way, there are many areas where progress would be greatly beneficial, in particular as regards the removal of trade barriers, the introduction of measures to ensure better market access and appropriate investment conditions, the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the opening up of public procurement markets to ensure full reciprocity, and the convergence on mutual recognition of regulatory standards; considers that such an intensification of economic relations would also allow for greater alignment of EU and US approaches towards addressing global economic challenges and calls on both parties to explore the potential for harmonisation of trade preferences provided to developing countries;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises that even though the average tariffs on transatlantic trade in goods are comparatively low, there is an vast size of the EU- US commercial relationship means that the potential economic benefits would be far larger than any previous trade agreement and there is a strong interest in both the EU and US business communities to eliminate remaining tariffs; takes the view, however, that a tariff-only free trade agreement would not be ambitious enough given that the largest economic gains are to be had in reducing the level of non- tariff barriers; supports the goal proposed by the HLWG of eliminating all duties on bilateral trade, with the objective of achieving a substantial elimination of tariffs upon entry into force of the agreement and a phasing out of all but the most sensitive tariffs in short time-frame, which could deliver significant gains, considering that EU-US bilateral trade to a large extent consists of intra-firm trade, and enhance the global competitiveness of the EU and US companies on the world stage;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls in particular for every effort to be made towards the creation of truly open and integrated transatlantic financial services and digital markets given the positive effects this would have on both sides of the Atlantic in a reasonably short time frame;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on both parties to open up further their respective public procurement markets to each other in order to ensure full reciprocity, and supports the goal proposed by the HLWG of enhancing business opportunities through substantially improved access to public procurement opportunities at all levels of government on the basis of national treatment; recalls the significance for transatlantic trade of open procurement markets that offer equal access to all suppliers, in particular to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); reiterates the view that EU SMEs should have the same level of advantages and possibilities as regards public tenders in the US as they enjoy inside the EU;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. ReiteratUnderlines its full commitment to the multilateral trading system, and to the WTO as the guarantor of a rules-based trade system which must remain the basis for exchanges in the 21st Century despite the emergence of a multi-polar world; takes the view, however, that due to the persistent deadlock with regard to the original architecture and objectives of the DDA, the debate on how to strengthen the WTO, and on how to prepare it for the upcoming challenges, must be resumed as soon as possible;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Reiterates that the multilateral trading system, embodied in the WTO, remains by far the best framework for achieving free and fair trade on a global basis; believes, nevertheless, that strengthened bilateral relations aimed at the promotion of growth and employment in the face on current economic difficulties are compatible with and supportive of future and ongoing multilateral discussions and negotiations as they too are rules based as well as being open and transparent in nature;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Council not to authorise the opening of eventual negotiations with the US on such agreement until the Parliament, if it so decides, has stated itsFollowing careful and thorough preparation and consultation, the European Parliament calls for negotiations to be launched in the first half of 2013, to build on present poslition on the proposed negotiating mandate on the basis of a report by the committee responsiblecal momentum and support from industry to enable a swift and successful conclusion to negotiations;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Requests that once these negotiations have been opened that all stakeholders representing the business communities should organise themselves in such a way as to provide maximum support in a coordinated, broad based manner to underpin an open a transparent dialogue to make progress on the initiative, is convinced that dialogues with consumers as well as SMEs will be of particular relevance and should be opened and coordinated without delay to build momentum across all levels behind the negotiations;