Summary
The European Parliament gives its consent to an agreement with China to adjust trade concessions following Croatia's entry into the EU, ensuring compliance with WTO rules. 10 26.10.2016
Other
trade
economy
european union
international relations
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The agreement addresses the need for trade adjustments following Croatia's entry into the European Union customs union.
- Customs duties will be slightly lowered for specific industrial goods, specifically certain types of footwear and air conditioning machines.
- Import quotas for agricultural products, specifically garlic and certain types of mushrooms, will be increased.
- The measure is designed to comply with the multilateral rules-based trading regime managed by the World Trade Organization.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV: 6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union
EU-China Agreement relating to the accession of Croatia ***
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