Dozens of groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and International Brotherhood of Teamsters met with negotiators during Pacific-region trade talks in Leesburg, Virginia, as protesters called for more openness in the discussions...
...Sixty groups, including the environmental organization Friends of the Earth and the American Automotive Policy Council, representing Ford Motor Co. (F), General Motors Co. (GM) and Chrysler Group LLC, made presentations at the event.
The auto industry group wants Japan to open its market to more international competition before being considered for participation in the trade pact. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, both Washington-based industry groups, want to ensure that the accord contains strong copyright and patent protections.