BRUSSELS - The European Commission has asked industry representatives to disclose their prospective spending plans in the United States as the European Union (EU) pushes forward with transatlantic trade negotiations with Washington, according to recent media reports.

In preparation for the talks, members of BusinessEurope -- an alliance of 42 industry federations across the bloc -- received a survey from the European Commission requesting details on upcoming investments in the United States. A similar request, asking for five-year investment plans, was also sent to the European Round Table for Industry.

According to the reports, BusinessEurope confirmed receiving the request, while the European Round Table for Industry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The European Commission also declined to comment.

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