Number: RS22645
Title: U.S.-European Union Relations and the 2007 Summit
Authors: Raymond Ahearn, Kristin Archick, and Paul Belkin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The U.S. Congress and successive U.S. administrations have supported the European Union (EU) and the process of European integration as ways to foster a stable Europe, democratic states, and strong trading partners. In recent years, a number of trade and foreign policy conflicts have strained the U.S.-EU relationship. Since the divisive dispute over Iraq in 2003, however, both the United States and the EU have sought to improve cooperation and demonstrate a renewed commitment to partnership in tackling global challenges. This report evaluates the results of the annual U.S.-EU summit on April 30, 2007, in Washington, DC.
Pages: 6
Date: May 14, 2007