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Trade Minister to present import restrictions bill in Parliament today
Trade and Industry Minister, K.T Hammond, is set to present the Export and Import Regulations 2023 in Parliament today.
The legislative instrument aims to restrict the importation of 22 strategic products, including sugar, rice, poultry, and tripe.
The laying of this document was deferred on Tuesday to allow the Minister to discuss amendments with the Minority caucus, marking the third setback in Parliament.
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has urged parliamentary support for the LI to aid the government in addressing the country’s import drive.