Obama defends U.S.-Europe trade talks

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President Obama on Wednesday downplayed criticism of U.S.-European trade talks and insisted that he would not sign any deal that weakened consumer or environmental protections.

Obama said that while the public may have “legitimate questions when it comes to trade deals,” critics should not rush to judgment.

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