Ref. Ares(2015)1327312 - 26/03/2015
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Ref. Ares(2017)1114743 - 02/03/2017
From:
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(TRADE)
Sent:
26 March 2015 08:42
To:
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(TRADE);
(EEAS-
WASHINGTON)
Cc:
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Subject:
TTIP: meeting with Walmart
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I had a meeting on TTIP and our trade agreements in general with representatives of Walmart (Angela
Marshall Hofmann - Vice President Corporate Affairs; Jana Carter – Senior Director) and ASDA (Allan
Edwards - Senior Director Public Affairs; ASDA is number 2 in UK retail after Tesco).
Rather general discussion. I explained background on TTIP and our approach on services/investment.
Main points raised by Walmart:
• Surprised about backlash against TTIP in some MS
• Importance of digital issues in particular localisation (IT security US based, requirement to locate
servers in third countries is a huge logistical challenge)
• Smooth logistics crucial, importance of TF
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