Dominican traders are increasingly concerned about the ongoing border issues with Haiti. That is the reason why they have proposed the creation of a free trade zone at the border, to facilitate trade while protecting local products.
Iván García, President of the Dominican Federation of Merchants (FDC), emphasized the need for the necessary infrastructure to allow Haitians and traders from other countries to enter the free trade zone directly, reducing the need for them to enter Dominican border towns.
Apart from this, traders are concerned about the delay in approving imports of agricultural products for mass consumption in preparation for the holiday season. Without prompt action from authorities, there is a risk of price increases and shortages, especially for products like garlic, rice, onion and potatoes, which are high in demand during the holiday season. They hope that the government will authorize quotas to stabilize prices and ensure an adequate supply.
Source: dominicantoday.com