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EU Lawmakers Approve Next Steps for US Trade Deal Legislation
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Progress on EU-U.S. Trade Deal Legislation
BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) – European Union lawmakers voted on Thursday to advance legislation related to the EU-U.S. trade deal struck last year, ending months of delay.
Key Provisions of the Trade Deal
Removal of EU Import Duties
The European Parliament has been debating proposals to remove EU import duties on U.S. industrial goods and improve access for U.S. agricultural produce, a key part of the deal struck in Scotland last July.
Background and Timeline
(Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop; Editing by Alison Williams)
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