The professional organizations representing five sectors (the Automotive, the Chemical, the Paper, the Textiles and clothing and the Non-ferrous industries) expressed, in a joint declaration on May 26, concern about the impact on European industries of the ongoing negotiation for the Non-Agricultural Market Access (NAMA) in the Doha Round. The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) and the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) also expressed concern on this topic in a joint release. (Ref. 080438)
The European Commission, commissioned by Member States, should open a revision for the negotiating text on NAMA. The European social partners feel it might undermine the competitiveness of the EU industries, putting pressure on production costs and employment,” the EMF said in a press release. In addition, on May 26, trade associations – the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi), Euratex and Eurometaux on the one hand and th
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