Rice farmers trust the Dominican government to protect national production after the repeal of the import decree
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Rice producers in the Dominican Republic have expressed their backing for the national government following the repeal of Decree 693-24. The decree had concerned the tariff treatment of rice under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).
Industry representatives have stated their confidence in a proposed renegotiation announced by President Luis Abinader. The sector anticipates that these diplomatic and economic discussions will establish improved conditions to safeguard domestic rice production from external trade pressures.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on broad government trust and national production protection.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO)Highlights specific expectations regarding the DR-CAFTA trade treaty renegotiation.
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