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Coordinated approach to facilitate cross-border trade amid coronavirus
By Portal & Asociados
As the pandemic continues, both countries will further explore ways to coordinate the efforts of the their Customs aimed at keeping trade flows open for the safety of their populations and as a sign of recovery of their economies.
Currently there is no national or International restrictions on the entry or exit of merchandise between countries. On April 6, 2020, the heads of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) said the two organizations would work closely together to minimize disruption to cross-border trade in goods -in particular those essential to combat the COVID-19 pandemic- while safeguarding public health.
“As COVID-19 continues to spread globally and governments consider new measures to protect the health and well-being of their citizens, we urge Members to ensure that any new border action is targeted, proportionate, transparent and non-discriminatory,” they declared in a joint statement.
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