Representatives of 46 countries in Geneva failed to reach an agreement on the elimination of trade barriers for environmentally friendly products. According to several stakeholders threw China a spanner in the works.
It was supposed to be in Geneva to draw up a list of products whose customs duties are reduced or even abolished because they contribute to the protection of the environment. It then goes to for example solar panels and heat pumps.
Cycling
The negotiators were, however, not agree on exactly what kinds of goods under the contract should be covered. According to european Commissioner Malmström came to China at the last minute with an own list. Then were also, for example, electric bicycles, while it is known that the EU wants to avoid cheap Chinese bikes the European market flooding.
it is Unclear how it is now continuing with the negotiations, under the leadership of the world trade organization were conducted. “The participants will return to their capitals to consider the next steps”, in a joint statement Malmström, and the Us representative Froman.
Pity
Minister Ploumen called the fruitless discussions of this weekend is a missed opportunity. “It is a pity that national interests in the way have been of this treaty, that can make an important contribution to the fight against climate change.”
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