customs union. we have at least a partial customs union with turkey. it could impact them, so we keep them in form. at the end of next week, i am going to is simple to discuss ttip with the turkish government. >> yes, right here. >> i am with the u.s. chamber of commerce. thank you for being here. how do you perceive the engagement of the european business community in the course of the negotiations? >> i would like to see them more engaged. voices about europe, they tend to be negative and critical ones. it is not only business. it is not only in the interest of business. it is in the interest of the economy, the interest of growth. ttip who are in favor of should come out much more loudly if they want us to succeed. i accept that for europe and i hope that you will except for the united states. >> yes sir? >> you mentioned because -- because that you would call for given the rising concerns about threats that would be posed by corporations rectally challenging health and environmental laws. many groups have expressed concerns and called for a similar

customs union. for example, we have at least a partial customs that can impact them so yes, we keep them informed. and as soon as the end of next week i'm going to istanbul to discuss these with the government. >> margery with the u.s. chamber of commerce. commissioner, thank you fo for being you. a very simple question. how do you perceive the engagement of european business community in the course of the negotiations currently? >> i would like to see them more engaged, you know. right now i hear voices about ttip in europe. they tend to be the negative ones. i think it's not only business. the agreement is not only in the interest of business. it's in the interest of economies come in the interest of growth and jobs. those who are in favor of ttip should come out much more loudly and clearly. if they want us to succeed. and i accept that tradition in your. i hope you also accept it for the united states. >> thanks. you mentioned the pot you call for a over the negotiations over investors take provisions, given the concerns about the threats that could be posed by empowering more corporations dir