EU – US negotiations Sample Clauses

EU – US negotiations. In the course of the negotiations with the EU, the Department of Transport decided to put forward a proposal in a mid-way position combining the existence of 25% and the distinction of security/safety and commercial decisions. In other words, the first decisions would remain under the control of US citizens while the second can be made by foreign investors as it was the case with KLM. To be clear, ‘The rule that DOT proposed in November 2005 would leave foreign ownership caps untouched but would enable foreign companies to better protect their investments in US airlines. XXX argues that it is merely clarifying existing statutes’87. The process was following the normal legislative path when alarms suddenly rang owing to the attempt by Dubai Ports World, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, to purchase the concession of five majors US ports. Some congressmen showed concern about the homeland security and national 85 ‘In the Matter of the Acquisition of Northwest Airlines, Inc’, Wings Holding, Inc, DOT Order N0. 91-1-41 (1991) 86 Idibem 87 ’DOT Contemplating Further Review Of Ownership Rule’, in Aviation Daily 25 April 2006 defence. It is known that during war periods, US airlines can be requested to transport troops. The new proposal of foreign ownership will never prevent the US from transferring soldiers, as it is the case in Europe. Naturally, US labour joined the movement, fearing the loss of jobs for US citizens. According to Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, a veteran business traveller and former airline industry executive, taking into account the number of open sky agreements between the US and third countries88, the only reason why DOT is insisting in changing the current law is to inject capital from foreign investors in order to alleviate the economic crisis, which the US airline industry is facing89. Delta Air Lines declared in favour of the change of the law. Even if at the first sight its major European partner, Air France-KLM, could seem interested in participating in its capital and rescuing from bankruptcy, this is not the case according to the Air France representative90. In contrast from the European industry point of view in general, foreign participation in airlines’ capital is an element which can facilitate market access and can be quite interesting and according to the AEA representative91 is an integral element of the OAA concept promoted by his organisation in relation to the US. After intense negotiations, the final agreement foresees that, ...
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