WTO Members Concerned About EU's Planned Preferences for Pakistan
At the November 30, 2010 meeting, the World Trade Organization's Council for trade in goods considered a request by the European Union for a waiver on additional autonomous preferences granted by the EU to Pakistan. The Council took note of the statements made. The issue will revert to the Council following consultations between the EU and those Members who have expressed concerns.
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The EU had submitted a list of 75 dutiable products lines of importance for Pakistan's exports, accounting for about 27% of EU imports from Pakistan. EU waiver request available here. (May have to click on source document twice for proper viewing.)