NSA PRISM Leaks: Turns Out the EU Doesn't Like When We Spy On Them

Impact

Just when all seemed well after the G8 summit and the horizon was full of opportunities for cooperation between the United States and Europe, a recent news development brought talks about the U.S.-EU trade deal to a standstill. The trade pact, valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, might never be implemented because the U.S. has — once again — crossed the lines when it comes to transparency.