SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Jan. 12 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The spokesman for the Government of the Canary Islands, Julio Pérez, said this Thursday that it is “understandable” that the focus is placed on a possible elimination of the AIEM (Tax on the Importation and Entry of Merchandise) to lower prices on the islands, but he understands that Economic studies are needed to assess its real impact.
In a press conference to give an account of the agreements of the Governing Council, he commented that the AIEM is a “genuine” tribute from the archipelago that was intended to protect local productions and now it would be necessary to study if they really are going to be lost if it disappears.
“It doesn’t make sense for it to continue,” he pointed out, while indicating that the government “listens with interest” to the debate that has arisen in the media, but always bearing in mind that in-depth studies are needed.
Regarding the proposal to cap the price of basic products, he commented that it is a “legally very complex” measure and that, in any case, “it is not within the reach” of the autonomous community except in some “specific case” that can be done and through a tax reduction, since the same cannot be done with electricity as the central government has done.
