The lack of progress in the Doha round of global trade regulations, and the financial crisis must not hinder further simplification of trade procedures. In the most recent ”SWEPRO Issues in Focus” the Swedish Trade Procedures Council explains why it is urgent to apply simplifications.
Efficient, transparent and predictable regulations for trade constitute a competitive advantage for a country. There is a positive correlation between simplified trade procedures and increased trade. It is important to emphasise this in a period of recession, and when progress in multilateral negotiations is slow. SWEPRO argues the case for the importance of simplified trade procedures in SWEPRO Issues in Focus no. 2 09, which you can read here.
Previous issues of ”SWEPRO Issues in Focus” have covered:
100% scanning and the importance of a balance between security and trade:
SWEPRO Issues in Focus no. 1 09
Authorised traders – important business for the EU:
SWEPRO Issues in Focus no. 1 08
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