He added, however, that Mexico has "extraordinary investment protections" that would have to change.

Many bilateral treaties exist between both nations in various fields (taxation, investment protection, cultural and scientific, aviation, etc.).

What constitutes investment protection for a Western multinational becomes an issue of national sovereignty for a third world government.

His practice is centred on international arbitration and litigation, foreign investment protection and international trade.

Among the complaints were that the loosening of investment protections would expose small and inexperienced investors to fraud.

The risks are generally lower if the country has an investment protection and promotion agreement with the UK.

The relevant provisions should include investment protection for the energy sector and, in particular, a strong dispute settlement mechanism.

Finally, as you are aware, the Commission has also proposed to the Council additional negotiating guidelines to also negotiate investment protection.

However, I need to make clear that the Commission will not be able to negotiate with all countries targeted for investment protection by Member States.

The investment protection that the USA has set at such a high level is no current problem at all for Europe.