“It is not reasonable for the economy to pay for political differences”: Andi president on crisis with Ecuador
The president of ANDI, Bruce Mac Master Photo: CEET
TL;DR
- Andi president Bruce Mac Master calls Ecuador's tariffs on Colombian products "clumsy" and detrimental.
- He states political differences between presidents should not harm the economy.
- Tariffs between 75% and 100% effectively prevent Colombian products from being sold in Ecuador.
- The economic impact affects productive sectors and specific regions in Colombia.
- Mac Master urges presidents to act with responsibility and maturity, prioritizing the general interest and workers.