Cambodia’s rice farmers in serious danger

27 August 2019
The ASEAN Post
Garments and textiles / Rice / Trade
European Union (EU) / Everything but Arms (EBA)

Half a million Cambodian farmers could possibly be looking at empty rice bowls if the European Union (EU) pushes through with the withdrawal of its Everything But Arms (EBA) trade preference. While the garment and footwear sectors stand to lose the most if the EBA trade scheme – which gives 49 of the world’s least developed countries tax-free access to vital EU markets for all exports except for arms and ammunition – is removed, Cambodia’s rice industry could be staring at tough times ahead. …

 Jason Thomas
https://theaseanpost.com/article/cambodias-rice-farmers-serious-danger

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