EU Concludes Trade Barriers Regulation Examinations for Ceramic Tiles, Tequila
The European Union finished up two examinations under its Trade Barriers Regulation concerning Saudi Arabia's restrictions on market access to EU ceramic tiles and Mexico's export restrictions on tequila, the European Commission said in a May 4 news release. Following…
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the reviews, the EC said it would engage Saudi Arabia to ensure a “swift and efficient removal” of the kingdom's new technical regulations hindering 75% to 80% of EU exports of ceramic tiles. If engagement fails, the EU could consider taking the issue to the World Trade Organization. In Mexico's case, a measure blocking exports of tequila is under a number of administrative proceedings, so the EC will continue to monitor the situation. The Trade Barriers Regulation allows the EC to review global trade measures that violate international trade rules. Under the regulation, companies, industries, associations and member states may lodge a complaint against a perceived rule violation, prompting the EC to review and potentially act against the violation.