Considers that the general reduction in customs tariffs should be assessed in the light of the EU offer concerning the domestic support and export competition pillars, and should depend on the possibility of keeping the Special Safeguard clause, on a specific exemption from tariff simplification disciplines and on adequate flexibility in the formula for tariff cuts and in the designation of sensitive products; is of the opinion that the proposed mechanism for designating sensitive products is fatally undermined by the obligation to achieve a significant tariff quota expansion;

5. If, after the signature of this Agreement, any tariff reduction is applied on an erga omnes basis, in particular reductions resulting from the tariff negotiations in the WTO, such reduced duties shall replace the basic duty referred to in paragraph 3 as from the date when such reductions are applied.

- At multilateral level, the Doha Round (DDA): Bioethanol will be subject to tariff cuts following negotiations on agricultural market access.

At Doha ministers agreed to negotiations on the reduction, or even elimination, of tariff and non-tariff barriers to environmental goods and services to further sustainable development.

At Doha ministers agreed to negotiations on the reduction, or even elimination, of tariff and non-tariff barriers to environmental goods and services to further sustainable development.

4. If, after the signature of this Agreement, any tariff reduction is applied on an erga omnes basis, in particular reductions resulting from the tariff negotiations in the WTO, such reduced duties shall replace the basic duty referred to in paragraph 3 as from the date when such reductions are applied.