EU to Buy Up to 60 Tons of SugarWednesday, March 18, 2009 Europe would admit up to 60,000 tons of Central American sugar, 5% of the deficit in its annual consumption. In the last round of negotiations of the Association Agreement between Central America and Europe, it was agreed to open the market at 35,000 tons, but the Europeans have given in more in recent mini-rounds, according to an article in La Prensa Grafica of El Salvador: "According to negotiation sources, they have given in a little bit more during the mini-rounds. In the last round, the proposal went up 60,000 tons. GSP+ Two Year ExtensionMonday, November 7, 2011 The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP +) will extend for a further two years from 2012, until the Association Agreement with the EU becomes active. The director of trade policy at the El Salvadoran Ministry of Economy, Carlos Moreno, said that once the country’s Assembly has ratified the Association Agreement with the EU, the GSP + will lose its scope. Europe and Central American to hold low-level negotiations in HondurasFriday, February 6, 2009 Central America and the EU will hold a round of negotiations in March to "expedite and energize" the agreement of association. Nicolas Bulte, EU chief for economic policy and the press for Central America, in an article by proceso.hn "...explained that in this round, which will be held by request of Central America, both blocks will jointly define which of the 12 subtopics have had the slowest progress up to now." All you need to know for exports to EuropeThursday, July 17, 2008 The European Commission has an Export Helpdesk in Internet that provides you with all the information that exporters need for trouble-free sales to Europe. And it's all free of charge! As well as high-value information on Customs codes, tariffs, trade statistics, and all the necessary paperwork, the portal has links to a virtual market where exporters can make offers and importers list their requirements. Pros and Cons of the Trade Agreement with EuropeThursday, August 6, 2015 The high demands for quality standards, traceability and safety constitute a barrier to making the most out of the Agreement. In the view of representatives from the Nicaraguan export sector, it has not been possible to make the most out of the association agreement with the European Union in its first two years, due to, among other things, unfavorable international prices, as has been the case of products such as sugar, coffee , cocoa, oil and alcohol. Risks of Delaying EU-Central America AgreementMonday, May 13, 2013 Those countries who have not ratified the Association Agreement with the European Union are at risk of losing markets compared to other Central American nations. In an interview in Siglo21.com.gt by Celso Solano, with the ambassador to the European Union in Guatemala, Stella Zervoudaki, the official explained that there will not be any sanctions if Guatemala fails to ratify the agreement on or before May 15, but the country faces other threats. 42,000 Tons of Sugar Sold to EUTuesday, September 17, 2013 Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala managed to place the product in Europe at $480 per metric ton, $120 above the price on the international market. The auction was held under the framework of the Association Agreement between Central America and Europe. Although it was possible to place the sugar at a good price, producers had wanted to sell it for $500 per ton, said Mario Amador, general manager of the National Committee of Sugar Producers (CNPA). Opportunities and Challenges for El Salvador in EuropeMonday, July 8, 2013 With the entry into force of the AA in August, 90% of Salvadoran products will be able to be sent to European Union countries duty free. "What will happen is that Central America, instead of exporting to the international market, will export to Europe. It will change the export destination," said Julio Arroyo, CEO of the Asociación Azucarera. Nicaragua: Wood Sector Prepared for AAFriday, August 30, 2013 About ten companies in the wood and furniture sector have already obtained the requirements demanded by the European Union to export their products. This was announced by the president of the MesoAmerican and Caribbean Network of Trade and Forestry (Jagwood), Danilo Cedeno. The certificates possessed by these companies allow access to preferential markets such as the U.S. and Europe. Guatemala and Harnessing the Europe AgreementThursday, January 9, 2014 The elimination of tariffs on agricultural products and flexible rules of origin for products such as tuna, textiles and plastics are part of the changes incorporated in the Agreement. The Minister of Economy, Sergio de la Torre said that in the next few years Guatemala's exports to Europe could be doubled, as has happened with the other trade agreements that the Central American nation has signed. Start Date of AACUE to be Defined In MayWednesday, April 24, 2013 Lack of ratification of the Association Agreement by most Central American countries, has raised questions about the time of its entry into force. An article in 7dias.com.do reports that "Representatives from the Central American countries and the European Union (EU) will define on May 15, the day when the Association Agreement will enter into force, diplomatic sources said today." If You Can't Sell Your Sugar, Let Me Sell MineTuesday, August 20, 2013 Nicaragua and Honduras want to regionalize the EU quota, to be able to offer 53,000 tons of sugar. Producers want the export quotas that the sugar growers in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala were not able to meet, as in those countries the Association Agreement is not yet in force, said Mario Amador Rivas, general manager of the National Committee of Sugar Producers (CNPA). Not All of EU Textile Quota Will Be UsedTuesday, October 1, 2013 In the remainder of the year Nicaragua will only take advantage of 30% of the eight million pieces of textiles that the EU has assigned it, meaning that sales will be worth just $2 million. Dean Garcia, executive director of the Nicaraguan Association of the Textile and Apparel Industry, explained that with one quarter of the year left it will be difficult for Nicaraguan firms to find new European customers. Central America and European ConsumersMonday, October 7, 2013 With the entry into force of the Association Agreement with the EU exporters will find consumers who demand quality in products and services but at a lower price. When negotiations began on the trade agreement in 2008, its reference point was the stability that existed at that time on the continent. However, after the economic crisis hit Europe, the outlook now is different. |
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