The Netherlands, through some hard bargaining with France, has won tariff concessions for Israeli citrus exports to European Common Market countries. The Dutch withdrew their objections to giving Tunisia and Morocco, former French colonies, associate status in the six nation Common Market. The French, for their part, agreed to a 40 percent tariff cut for Israel which puts it on a par with Turkey and Spain. The compromise agreement was expected to be approved formally in Brussels on Tuesday. In addition, an agreement for full association by Israel will be drafted for the Common Market commission. Foreign Minister Joseph Luns of The Netherlands, has been a staunch advocate of associate status for Israel. The principal opponent has been France.
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