Prospects Dim for 2016 EU-US Trade Deal

European Union trade ministers meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia, made it clear Friday that there was little chance of concluding faltering talks with the United States before President Barack Obama leaves office. "All ministers expressed their doubts about being able to conclude this before the end of the Obama presidency, and indeed it looks increasingly unlikely," said European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom. "However, it makes sense to continue the talks and...

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