A two-track system has been agreed, under which the Commission, on the basis of a mandate just granted by the Council, will negotiate with the USA on certain issues of exclusive Community competence, while Member States will be able to negotiate bilaterally with the USA on other issues.
Proti, Eiropas Savienības valstīm ir kopēja vīzu politika, tādēļ par aspektiem, kas ir Kopienas kompetencē, sarunas notiks starp Eiropas Kopienu un ASV.