The complete elimination of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in the EAC has taken a big step forward with the enactment of the EAC Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers Bill, 2015 by the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during its ongoing session in Bujumbura. The bill sailed through the third reading after intense debate by legislators on Tuesday.
Debate on the bill started Monday evening but was adjourned following a motion by the chairman of the Council of Ministers, Dr Abdullah Saadalla Abdullah, to allow for further consultations.
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