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While participants acknowledge that addressing non-tariff barriers can yield more manageable agreements within the specified timeframe, the challenges vary across regions. Issues like Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Value-Added Tax (VAT) regulations are examples where consensus is particularly challenging, especially in the EU context. Nonetheless, negotiation tactics can focus on specific obstacles hindering market access, particularly in countries like India and Southeast Asia.
The negotiation strategy proposed would advocate for a balanced approach where the U.S. aims to dismantle its own tariff structures in exchange for the concessions made by other countries.