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TTIP vote delayed

A vote on approving a major free trade agreement between the EU and the United States has been de...
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17.44 9 Jun 2015


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TTIP vote delayed

TTIP vote delayed

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17.44 9 Jun 2015


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A vote on approving a major free trade agreement between the EU and the United States has been delayed.

MEPs were due to vote on the Transatlantic Trade and investment deal tomorrow.

But the vote has been delayed because of disputes over a controversial clause that could allow companies to sue governments if their profits are affected by the deal.

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Negotiations for the TTIP deal began under Ireland's presidency of the European Union, and the Irish government is a keen supporter of the agreement.


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