TRADE BARRIERS BETWEEN EUROPEAN UNION AND EAST AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Dr. John Yabs ()

International Journal of Economics, 2018, vol. 3, issue 1, 1 - 6

Abstract: Purpose: The study sought to find trade barriers that exist in trade relations between the EU and EAC between 2013 and 2017. Methodology: The study used survey and secondary data collected from the relevant ministries in EAC counties and from EU representative offices in EAC countries using a structured questionnaire. Interviews were also conducted form trading organizations dealing with manufacturing and processing of goods destined to WU market. Results: there still exist trade barriers instituted by individual member states for various reasons. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: To eliminate trade barriers and to have a free trade area requires concerted efforts by the member countries to agree on a future sustainable business relations based on the WTO regulations and the agreed EPA between EU and EAC countries. Keywords: Trade and investment barriers, investment relationships, reduction of barriers, negotiating forum.

Date: 2018
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