[USMA:25874] Re: EU and 2009
So as not to take up the list's time, where can I read about the latest on the EU and its commitment to require SI only on imports by '09? Unfortunately, nowhere. No action, neither at the Commission nor the European Parliament: the matter is not on the agenda. Admittedly, they see more important matters to deal with currently in the domain of US/Europe relationship... I guess what we're all afraid of is that US industry will cry and say that they need more time, and the EU says OK. Come back in 2019 and we'll talk about it then. Stephen 1
[USMA:25875] Re: EU and 2009
I don't think we will be able to postpone it any longer, given the trade treaties in existence now, plus the increasing number of nations in the EU. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/05/28 Wed PM 02:23:22 EDT To: U.S. Metric Association [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [USMA:25874] Re: EU and 2009 So as not to take up the list's time, where can I read about the latest on the EU and its commitment to require SI only on imports by '09? Unfortunately, nowhere. No action, neither at the Commission nor the European Parliament: the matter is not on the agenda. Admittedly, they see more important matters to deal with currently in the domain of US/Europe relationship... I guess what we're all afraid of is that US industry will cry and say that they need more time, and the EU says OK. Come back in 2019 and we'll talk about it then. Stephen 1 Paul Trusten, R.Ph. 3609 Caldera Blvd, Apt. 122 Midland TX 79707-2872 USA 432-694-6208 [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are two cardinal sins, from which all the others spring: impatience and laziness. ---Franz Kafka
[USMA:25876] Re: EU and 2009
In a message dated 2003-05-28 14:26:06 Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess what we're all afraid of is that US industry will cry and say that they need more time, and the EU says "OK. Come back in 2019 and we'll talk about it then." Stephen That is exactly what we are afraid of. Do nothing for 10 years then come to the EU again, crying the blues for the third time. Carleton
[USMA:25877] Re: EU and 2009
What I fear is that in 2009 if the American economy is as pitiful as it is today, the U.S. government and industries will plead that it would be an unfair trade practice to insist that the U.S. use SI only. The U.S. may manage to avoid confronting the metric issue altogether if that case can be successfully presented. Norm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: U.S. Metric Association Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 19:11 Subject: [USMA:25876] Re: EU and 2009 In a message dated 2003-05-28 14:26:06 Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess what we're all afraid of is that USindustry will cry and say that they need more time, and the EU says "OK. Come back in 2019 and we'lltalk about it then." StephenThat is exactly what we are afraid of. Do nothing for 10 years then come to the EU again, crying the blues for the third time.Carleton
