12 Countries Vow to Continue to Not Impose Export Controls, Tariffs During Pandemic
Twelve countries, including China, vowed to continue refraining from imposing export controls and other trade restrictions that would damage global supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic. The July 2 joint statement, issued by China’s Commerce Ministry and signed by Singapore,…
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the United Arab Emirates, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Uruguay and others, said, “it is in our mutual interest to ensure that trade lines remain open, including via air and sea freight, to facilitate the flow of goods.” The countries said they recognize “the importance of refraining from the imposition of export controls or tariffs and non-tariff barriers,” and that existing restrictions on medical supplies should be removed.