New free trade agreement outside the European Union

Last August, a new trade agreement between MERCOSUR and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) was proclaimed -composed of countries outside the European Union such as Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland-.

The Brazilian footwear industry could obtain benefits in its exports, even though at present it is not a market of weight for the sector. Haroldo Ferreira, CEO of ABICALÇADOS, considered this type of agreement healthy, taking into account fair competition among the participants, they informed from the entity.