EU/USA Revised Memorandum of Understanding: importation of beef from animals not treated with certain growth-promoting hormones and increased duties applied by the USA to certain products of the EU

The Committee on International Trade adopted the report by Vital MOREIRA (S&D, PT) on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union.

The committee recommended that the European Parliament give its consent to the conclusion of the revised Memorandum of Understanding which would ensure legal certainty for economic operators and give additional time to reach a final negotiated solution. Extension of the Memorandum would allow to further strengthen good faith leading to increased economic integration across the Atlantic, promoting confidence during the on-going negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).