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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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Thu 8 JunThe Maldives welcomed the UK's announcement of the trade deal negotiation process.On Thursdayonly Maldives RepublicOn 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