We are speaking about measures to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers in a way that will be consistent with our WTO obligations.

They also cited the potential to lower both tariff and non-tariff barriers impeding Canada's exporters' access to key markets, including in the Asia Pacific, and the importance of competing on a level playing field with other global players.

Contained in the list was the creation of a new transatlantic marketplace which would include a joint study of ways of facilitating trade in goods and services, and further reducing or eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers.

In this context, the agreement stipulates that Members must try to limit tariff-related and regulatory barriers to coffee consumption such as preferential tariffs, quotas, government monopolies and subsidies.

Exchanges of information, application of rules, simplification and cooperation are also necessary to reduce non-tariff barriers in the customs field.

- Objective: progress towards an efficient, growth-oriented Transatlantic economy By: a joint study on ways to boost trade and reduce, or eliminate, tariff and non-tariff barriers By: mutually recognising each other's standards, certification and testing procedures, promoting more compatible regulations and standards including for live animals and animal products , extending bilateral commitments on public procurement and finalising a customs cooperation and mutual assistance agreement By: expanding and developing the bilateral dialogue on the full range of Information Society technical and regulatory issues, reducing ...[+++]obstacles to collaborative RD in information and communications and encouraging regulatory cooperation and agreement in the fields of energy, biotechnology and safety and health.