South Africa: Government suspends chicken import tariffs to help cash-strapped consumers

Published 2022년 8월 1일

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The South African Meat Imports and Exporters Association (Amie) has applauded the government's decision to suspend anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from Brazil, Spain, Poland, Ireland, and Denmark for the next 12 months. This move, aimed at mitigating the effects of rising food prices, is seen as a significant victory for millions of cash-strapped consumers, providing relief on one of the most affordable protein sources. The suspension of these duties aligns with global trends of reducing import tariffs to combat inflation and is expected to benefit consumers by promoting competition and lowering prices. However, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on jobs and industry growth, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to trade policies.

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The South African Meat Imports and Exporters Association (Amie) has welcomed national government’s decision to suspend anti-dumping duties on chicken imported from Brazil, Spain, Poland, Ireland and Denmark for 12 months. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel indicated in the Government Gazette on August 1 that, in making the decision, government considered the current rapid rise in food prices in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) market and globally, and the significant impact this has on the poor. Patel said the imposition of anti-dumping duties may impact on the price of chicken as one of the more affordable protein sources. The Minister therefore decided to suspend the imposition of anti-dumping duties for 12 months. Amie describes the decision as a major win for millions of cash-strapped consumers. “This is an exceptional outcome for South African consumers, because they are under such significant financial pressure. Chicken is the most affordable ...

Source: Engineeringnews