Re-introduction of Automotive Tariffs in Egypt

VDA supports the development of the economies and especially the automotive industries
in Africa. The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and trade and investment agreements with Europe and other countries and regions will support all countries in developing their industries. In the long run, local production will increase due to market growth and the development of the Pan-African Market through the AfCFTA. The
establishment of a common market with uniform rules of origin will provide further incentives
to invest in Africa.
For emerging economies like Egypt, special incentives might be helpful to promote the de- velopment of the economy and local investments. But they should not discriminate against the important trade partner EU and raise new trade barriers. VDA believes the reintroduction of tariffs towards the EU would be an inappropriate instrument to attract investments. Egypt should refrain from such a measure.

VDA致力于推动非洲经济体的发展，尤其是汽车工业。非洲大陆自由贸易区（AfCFTA）的设立，以及与欧洲及其他国家和地区之间的贸易与投资协议的达成，将为各国工业发展提供有力支持。从长远来看，随着市场增长和通过AfCFTA实现的泛非市场的开发，本地生产将得到提升。建立具有统一原产地规则的共同市场，将进一步激发对非洲的投资热情。对于埃及等新兴经济体而言，特殊激励措施可能有助于促进经济和本地投资的发展。然而，这些措施不应歧视重要的贸易伙伴欧盟，并设置新的贸易壁垒。VDA认为，重新引入针对欧盟的关税将是一种不适宜的吸引投资的手段。埃及应避免采取此类措施。