Thai shrimp farmers have urged the European Union to extend trade privileges for Thai shrimp, citing the emerging early mortality syndrome (EMS) that has created huge industry losses.
Representatives from concerned shrimp agencies yesterday submitted a letter to the EU delegation to Thailand, calling on the latter to extend tax privileges under the Generalized System of Preferences to Thailand.
Thai processed shrimp is scheduled to lose its GSP effective next 1 January, making the import tariff increase to 12 percent from 7 percent. ?
