What is TTIP and why is it causing controversy?

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership aims to create the world's biggest free trade zone

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Deep rifts have surfaced in the European Parliament over what could become the world's biggest trade deal between Europe and the United States.

Yelling, booing and slow clapping were heard in the Strasbourg chamber last week after a debate over the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) was suspended.

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