Ref. Ares(2016)5807150 - 07/10/2016
Ref. Ares(2020)273419 - 16/01/2020
From: Art 4.1(b)
(TRADE)
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2016 5:16 PM
To: Art 4.1(b)
(TRADE)
Subject: Meeting with Business Europe
Summary: The meeting was a good opportunity to exchange with the members of the Mercosur
Working Group of Business Europe, gather their views and better understand the priorities of
European businesses for the Mercosur negotiations. Business Europe members have confirmed
their strong support and interests in the negotiations and have appreciated the update on the
current state of play provided by the Commission.
The COM ( Art 4.1(b)
) was invited by the Business Europe Mercosur Working Group for
a discussion regarding the negotiations with Mercosur. The COM presented the context and the
recent developments of the negotiations with Mercosur, focusing particularly on the changed
economic and political environment. The COM highlighted the potential economic benefits for
the EU and the importance of European businesses to engage and support the negotiation
process and to make their priorities clear.
Business Europe informed that it has replied to the consultation with significant input from
members. Several members intervened -
Out of scope
ACEA,
showing support to
the negotiations and underlining the potential benefits for the EU.
Out of scope
Out of scope
ACEA supported zero for zero in tariffs
for the automotive sector and asked if a specific automotive annex could be negotiated covering
regulatory cooperation. A position paper is currently being prepared by ACEA and will be shared
with the COM.
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