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. 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. 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. 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. Panama Triples Exports to EUWednesday, October 9, 2013 Exports in 2012 were $488.7 million, whereas in 2011 sales totaled $158.8 million. With the signing of the trade agreement between Central America and the European Union figures are expected to increase further. 13.5% of Panamanian exports are destined for a European country and are surpassed only by South Korea and the U.S. Sugar Quotas are Responsibility of Central AmericaThursday, September 5, 2013 The European Union will not mediate in the distribution between the Central American countries of the sugar quota of 60,000 tonnes allocated to the region. "The European Union will only check the total regional quota has been reached and will not intervene in how it is distributed among the five Central American countries. The distribution and quota management is an internal matter for the Central American region," said Klara Klanska, commercial counselor of the EU to Central America. $14 million for Central American Customs UnionThursday, September 12, 2013 In the next six years, the EU will invest in regional customs strengthening which it considers essential for harnessing the benefits of the AA. Laprensa.com.ni reports: "With the support of the Central American Economic Integration Secretariat the EU will start a Support Programme for Central American Economic Integration and Implementation of the AA". How to Take Advantage of the European Agreement in GuatemalaTuesday, November 26, 2013 Technical assistance and training will be provided for the public institutions who will be involved in the implementation of the agreement. "AA-Integration Project" will take place in a period of 80 months with a $11.6 million investment, of which $9.1 million will be provided by the European Union and the rest by the Guatemalan government. |
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