Restrictions on border mobility linked to temporary border closures and travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic affect all areas of international trade, the World Trade Organization (WTO) warned on Wednesday (26.08.2020).
In the case of property, he pointed out new information note, border closures, reimposition of border controls and other travel bans, prevent disembarkations and maritime crew changes, cause shipping disruptions, affect aircraft operations and create transportation congestion and delays.
ForIn some least developed countries this creates difficulties for importing items other than medical supplies, including food products, as well as for export to neighboring nations, he added.
Furthermore, Such difficulties lead to significant losses, especially for seasonal products and for small and medium-sized businesses.
According to the WTO, Covid-19-induced travel restrictions have a devastating impact on trade in services.
The report argued that, with the limited exception of workers in sectors considered essential, this exchange has virtually stopped.
Border measures and travel restrictions have a particularly strong impact on sectors such as tourism. and educational services, this means that There are reasons to complement national action with international cooperation
efforts, Agregó.
According to the report, countries may eventually want to consider building a Greater preparedness and resilience for future crises, for example, starting with the exchange of information on lessons learned regarding mobility and trade restrictions.
The exercise could thus help identify ways to implement travel measures that meet public health protection objectives while producing the least trade-distorting effects, the agency suggested.
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