2004 Stakeholders Dialogue on the Transatlantic Economic Relationship

Based on the "Joint Declaration on Strengthening our Economic Partnership" issued at the 2004 U.S.-EU Summit, the U.S. Government is soliciting stakeholder input on the future direction of U.S.-EU economic and trade relations. The goal is to recommend concrete, actionable ideas for transatlantic economic integration, innovation, and job creation.

The U.S. Government has formed a Task Force with representatives from the Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury, and the U.S. Trade Representative, that will guide the interagency process. The European Commission and the EU Presidency will be organizing relevant outreach activities within Europe. We are confident that the respective U.S. and EU efforts will generate meaningful options for consideration by policymakers.

Key topics of discussion in this process include the following:

• What should be done to better harmonize U.S. and EU regulatory approaches?
• What should be done to further liberalize trade in services?
• How can the U.S. and EU cooperate more effectively in third markets?
• How to address remaining traditional market access barriers?
• How to further stimulate the digital economy?
• How to ensure equally transparent and full public participation in trade and regulatory policy formulation on both sides of the Atlantic?