EU trade sanctions on Cambodia – heavy toll on garment workers

The European Union reimposed customs duties on many of Cambodia’s exports this week, suspending its trade arrangement over concerns about human rights.

Trade commissioner Phil Hogan stressed that while Brussels stands by Cambodia in battling the coronavirus, “Our continued support does not diminish the urgent need for Cambodia to respect human rights and labour rights.”

“We have provided Cambodia with trade opportunities that let the country develop an export-oriented industry and gave jobs to thousands of Cambodians,” he said.

In full: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/08/15/eu-trade-sanctions-on-cambodia—heavy-toll-on-garment-workers

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