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UK Begins Process to Negotiate Trade Deal With Maldives

The UK launched an eight-week call for input as it prepares to negotiate a goods-only Free Trade Agreement with the Maldives, with the consultation running until August 2. The Maldives welcomed the announcement and has for four years sought to eliminate the 20% tariff on its fish exports to the UK.

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  1. Thu 8 Jun
    The Maldives welcomed the UK's announcement of the trade deal negotiation process. On Thursday only Maldives Republic On Thursday, the Maldives welcomed the UK’s announcement, highlighting the importance of strengthening the competitiveness of the Maldivian economy

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  • The Maldives seeks preferential treatment for its goods exported to the UK, aiming for unhindered access to the UK market through the elimination of tariffs

    statement released by the Maldives government Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 20% tariff on fish exports to the UK Maldives Republic with a particular focus on eliminating the existing 20% tariff imposed on fish exports to the UK

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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