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The system of generalised tariff preferences for developing countries is one more in a series of schemes promoting generalised preferences for foreign trade, and one more example of the way in which the European Union’s customs duties are being abolished.
Claims are being made that this system works to the advantage of beneficiary countries, yet it is also acknowledged that the reform currently being proposed is not based on any evaluation of the way in which the previous system functions or how effective it is.
It is, however, easy to predict the negative effects this will have on the EU’s industry and agriculture. They include the following;
zero or preferential customs duties will be granted for a larger number of products, which will mean that a great many sectors, including agriculture and fisheries, will face even harsher global competition
the market share that countries will be allowed before they lose their right to benefit from customs preferences will be so large that it will bring about the downfall of entire industrial sectors. The textile industry will be particularly affected, as it will bear the brunt of the end of the quota system
safeguard measures are always inadequate and overly bureaucratic, and are never applied.
As usual, however, all the Commission is concerned about is pursuing an ideology that places trade above all else. Impoverishing Europe and causing more Europeans to lose their jobs will not further the development of developing world countries. It is for this reason that we will vote against this report."@en1
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