Tension rising over food product trade in the Aegean
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Disagreements between Turkey and Greece over the tripe trade are escalating. This new flashpoint between the two countries is beginning to cast a shadow over their bilateral economic relations.
Differing regulations on the export and import of tripe — a traditional food product in both countries — are fuelling commercial tension. The matter is expected to be taken up at the diplomatic level.
Turkey and Greece have entered into a serious dispute over the origin, production standards and commercial regulations of tripe products. The disagreement, which began over the food product, risks further deepening existing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
If the dispute remains unresolved, new trade barriers could emerge for tripe commerce and other food products, and commercial relations between Turkey and Greece could be affected. Import product costs and supply security could become an issue for workers in the restaurant and food sector.