Fedegán warns of illegality in decree that would limit live cattle exports

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Fedegán warns of illegality in decree that would limit live cattle exports

TL;DR

  • FEDEGÁN declares the Ministry of Commerce's proposed decree to limit live cattle exports illegal.
  • The decree proposes a maximum export quota of 66,700 live male bovines under two years old for six months.
  • FEDEGÁN asserts this violates international commitments, specifically Article XI of the GATT 1994, which prohibits quantitative export restrictions.
  • The federation warns of legal nullification within Colombia and potential international trade disputes and retaliation.
  • FEDEGÁN calls for a review of the decree to avoid legal and commercial risks for the country.