German Minister: No Chance For TTIP Conclusion This Year; U.S. Rejects 'Every Demand'

German Economic Minister Sigmar Gabriel has again cast doubt on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership's chances for conclusion this year, charging the U.S. has rejected “every single EU demand” and instead making the case for the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement between the EU and Canada. “We are currently negotiating a free trade agreement with the U.S., but I don't think it can be concluded by the end of this year -- as Mrs. Merkel would like it --...