Comprehensive Review of the East African Community (EAC) Common External Tariff: What are the Salient Issues?

The process to comprehensively review the East African Community (EAC) Common External Tariff (CET) presents an opportunity for the region to strengthen its trade and related policies towards enhancing their competitiveness in global trade, while also being mindful of sustainability aspects such as climate change. This briefing paper highlights the salient issues in this regard.