Home About Participating Companies Issues TEC Industry Consultation Facilitating Secure Transatlantic Trade Conference TABD Innovation Conference Healthcare 2007 EU-US Summit Media Section Past CEO Reports Economic Facts Mission Statement History Contact		Facilitating Secure Transatlantic Trade Conference October 31, 2007 Agenda Report Ralph Basham Robert Verrue SEE VIDEO Dept. of Homeland Security/ Customs and Border Protection SEE VIDEO Director General, DG TAXUD, EU Commission In April 2007, President Bush, EU Commission President Barroso and German Chancellor Merkel, then serving as EU Council President, signed a framework for advancing transatlantic economic integration between the European Union and the United States. Under this initiative, five topics were given priority, or Lighthouse status, one of which is Secure Trade. Under this item, governments agreed to develop common trade supply chains that could lead to mutual recognition of programs for economic operators. This one day conference harnessed the momentum created by the Framework, focusing on the experiences and concerns of transatlantic companies. Participants from the U.S. Government, the EU Commission, and European and American firms explored ways to cut red tape through mutual recognition of customs security initiatives, to facilitate trade, and to maintain safe and secure supply chains. The conference concluded with a set of concrete recommendations from business.
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