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Ref. Ares(2015)1327312 - 26/03/2015
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26 March 2015 08:42 
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WASHINGTON) 
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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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