Ukraine's accession to WTO, as well as joining the International Convention on Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures and the Convention on the Temporary Import have become significant steps towards the development of transparent trade environment in the country, which is one of the priorities of the EU-Ukraine Association Agenda. However, initiated customs reform aimed at lowering trade barriers has been hampered due to the unstable political situation, lack of political will and high level of corruption. As a result, Ukraine hasn’t been using its trade potential at full. Its investment attractiveness has been reducing.
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