§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans there are for a review of the level of import levy on American sugar. [63122]
§ Mr. RookerI have been asked to reply.
Imports of sugar from the USA are subject to the full import tariff under the EU's Common Customs Tariff, plus the system of safeguard duties agreed under the GATT Uruguay Round. The levels of tariffs on agricultural products are being reduced under the EU's Uruguay Round commitments. Pressure for further reductions can be expected during the next World Trade Organisation round of multilateral trade negotiations, due to start in 2000.