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China-Serbia free trade agreement implementation

Overview

China and Serbia have entered the active implementation phase of a bilateral free-trade agreement following ratification by both nations. The pact eliminates import duties on more than 90% of tariff lines, impacting sectors including agriculture, textiles, machinery, and automotive components.

The agreement is designed to lower business costs, increase export competitiveness, and encourage corporate collaboration. It represents China’s first free-trade deal with a nation in Central and Eastern Europe.

Entities

Republic of Serbia · China · Switzerland · Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research · Guy Parmelin

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Switzerland and China agree to new trade deal reducing tariffs

    Switzerland and China have agreed to an optimized free trade deal that will grant tariff-free status to 99.8% of Swiss exports, including watches and pharmaceuticals, to the Chinese market.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China and Serbia Activate Free Trade Deal, Cutting Tariffs on 90% of Goods

    China and Serbia have begun implementing a free‑trade agreement that scrapes tariffs on over 90% of goods, aiming to boost trade in automotive, machinery, agriculture and textiles.

Sources

cash.ch · cc-ti.ch · europesays.com · fight.org · insider.gr · landesspiegel.li · lenews.ch · newmoney.gr · soltvadkert.hu · switzerlandtimes.ch