MOSCOW, December 7 — RIA Novosti. There have been serious disagreements over economic policy between Washington and its European allies that have led to a scandal, a columnist wrote. the foreign policy Edward Alden.
«For several months there was only quiet complaining, but discontent erupted last week. Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for the Internal Market, announced his withdrawal from meetings of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, a key coordinating body for transatlantic economic policy, which will take place this week in Maryland,” said the journalist.
The article says Breton called «maintaining the competitiveness of Europe’s industrial base» a priority.
