Transatlantic Trade Agreement Threatens Environment and Health in U.S. and Europe

Friends of the Earth U.S. and Friends of the Earth Europe are deeply concerned that the negotiating objectives for an agreement have little to do with free trade and everything to do with corporate power.  TTIP risks being a partnership of those who seek to prevent and roll back democratically agreed safeguards in areas such as food and chemical safety, agriculture and energy.

We believe there is much for American and European citizens to be concerned about in these trade talks -- not least the investor-state dispute settlement provision.  Also at stake are regulations on genetically engineered products, food safety, toxic chemicals, highly polluting fuels, and many others.  The EU's fuel quality directive, which disadvantages tar sands oil and other fuels with a high carbon footprint, is on U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman's hit list. 

Friends of the Earth in Europe and the United States are determined to alert policymakers and the people about the deception and danger in the current course of the TTIP negotiations.  We are calling for an end to the secrecy.  People, not corporations, should determine the future of the transatlantic economy, including what kind of future we want for our children.

Transatlantic Trade Agreement Threatens Environment and Health in U.S. and Europe