The three day talks in Brussels collapsed on the basis of duties and export taxes on Article 16 (most favoured nation). The discussions also failed to agree on the article on relations with the Cotonou Agreement (non- execution clause).
The EAC delegation was led by Mrs Phyllis Kandie, chairperson of the EAC council of ministers while the EU delegation was led by the Trade Commissioner, Mr Karel De Gucht.
The aborted discussions known as Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), could see local products attract tariffs of up to 20 per cent on exports to Europe notably fresh produce unless consensus is reached at the next round of talks planned for next March.
Both parties noted that further discussions on rules of origin and agriculture still need to be held at the technical level to be ironed out.
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