CAP requires the government to protect a row of wine in the face of the tariff war – companies

A The Farmers Union of Portugal (CAP) requires the government to protect the Portuguese wine row actively. “Strongly punishing” after the war of tariffs between the United States and the European Union, “Providing a strong plan”, in the short term, enhances money for promotion so that the sector can grow in other foreign markets.

In a statement, it was sent to the news rooms, CAP confirms that the government, despite the dismissal, has all the skills and conditions “to protect the row from Portuguese wine, which “More than 300,000 operating workers in all links in the value chain, from production to sale“In fact, it is not only the producers who are exporting to the affected United States, but it is the entire class that loses with the deterioration of the resulting commercial conditions and the resulting market.”

At stake US President Donald Trump threatens a 200 % increase in European wine ratesIn response to the announcement of the European Union, which, in the way of revenge on the increasing customs tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, announced that it will impose rates on products from the United States such as Bourbon.

Although I remember that there is a global commercial organization that seeks to solve the difference between member states, CAP maintains this “It is clear that the European Union cannot help influence the imposition of customs duties by any country and must respond quickly and consistently, but by the intelligence of any attack on their interests“Although he appeals to there is rational decisions.

“Revenge from revenge, and the lack of care of the consequences for the economy and society is something that must be avoided, at the absolute, By those who rule us, in Portugal and Brussels. In this sense, the Portuguese government must contribute to reducing this situation, asking Brussels to maintain carefully covered products. “

Also, “Since the sector cannot wait for the solution to this problem – or that in the meantime there is a formation – It is necessary for the government to develop a strong financial strengthening plan to enhance Portuguese wine So that companies can be able to earn a class in the alternative export markets, ”he says, remember that year last year The wine exports to the US market were about 100 million.

Without prejudice to the customs tariff status, UE/USA may be solved, there is no guarantee that once the old problem does not return strongly, “so” dealing with the inability to predict requires graceful and faster behavior and acting Consequently, the government has a commitment to facilitate the opening of alternative markets for Portuguese wine exports. This – indicates this – “this is done by enhancing the money to upgrade so that associations and businessmen can do what they have always done in times of crisis and difficulty: they are looking for the market to continue activity, ensure employment and create wealth.”