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Economy

Business opposes the sugar import quota: UzBev points to contradictions between two resolutions and questions for the WTO

The Association of Soft Drink and Juice Producers UzBev criticized the closed resolution establishing a quota for imports of white sugar of 300 thousand tonnes from 2027: in its assessment, the volume does not cover market needs, the mechanism diverges from the general tariff quota procedure, and it raises questions in terms of WTO rules. The beverage and juice producers' association UzBev criticized the classified resolution establishing a quota for imports of white sugar of 300 thousand tonnes from 2027: in its assessment, the volume does not cover market needs, the mechanism diverges from the general procedure for tariff quotas, and it raises questions in terms of WTO rules.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
World

China urged the EU to refrain from protectionist measures amid reports of new trade instruments

China's Foreign Ministry responded to a Bloomberg report that the EU is preparing new trade powers to reduce the trade deficit with China. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called on Brussels to uphold free trade principles and WTO rules, noting that dialogue at the second meeting of the consultation mechanism showed that differences can be resolved.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Conclude Bilateral Market Access Talks Ahead of Uzbekistan's WTO Accession

On October 15, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to conclude bilateral negotiations on market access as part of Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The talks, initiated by Kazakhstan in February, lasted eight months. Azizbek Urinov, the Uzbekistan President's representative on WTO matters, stated that after domestic procedures, the signing of a preliminarily agreed protocol is expected in the coming weeks.

Dilnoza Rahimova
1 min read