Increasing chicken import tariffs will hurt consumers and broader economy, says local association
29 July 2019 - 21:27
An association representing meat and poultry importers and exporters has warned that hiking import tariffs for chicken will hurt SA consumers and the broader economy.
According to research conducted by international business advisory firm FTI Consulting on behalf of the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) further trade protection will be at the expense of the consumer, who may have to purchase specific broiler/poultry meat products at higher prices...
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