EU-Türkiye trade talks: TAREKS barrier lifted, Machinery Regulation
At the 13 October high-level trade dialogue, the barrier over TAREKS import controls was reported lifted and Türkiye's Machinery Regulation alignment welcomed.
The third high-level trade dialogue between Türkiye and the EU, held in Brussels on 13 October, ended with a joint statement. It announced that the obstacle concerning import controls under Türkiye's TAREKS system has been removed and welcomed Türkiye's completion of alignment with the new EU Machinery Regulation.
Both sides also agreed to continue technical talks on items such as export duties on raw hides, surveillance measures on textiles and alcoholic beverages, but no concrete outcome was announced on those. Exporters should check the details with their customs or financial advisers.
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