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China defends higher import tariffs on sugar
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25th May 2017
Brazilian sugar exports are most likely to be affected by this Chinese tariff on sugar imports. The usual demand-supply analysis framework and welfare issues can be applied to this decision by China to raise their import tariff on sugar.
China defends higher tariffs on sugar imports - they would help maintain "fairer trade" https://t.co/Qx6X77iOJg pic.twitter.com/nnHJkM5xYx
— Trade News Analysis (@TradeNewsCentre) May 25, 2017
Sugar prices rise - overcoming China's huge import tariff. https://t.co/AjodX8h5aU pic.twitter.com/NDYcHHbv4y
— OliverBurke (@olivergburke) May 22, 2017
China imposes tariff on imported sugar to protect domestic producers. Gov't actions affects trade. https://t.co/gk5EBwL4Zx
— Thomas Paccioretti (@tpacciorettiSMC) May 22, 2017
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