VOICED: Sri Lankan exporters brace for life without EU tax breaks

Carter's ceramic factory, once thriving due to European demand, faces a downturn with a 25% drop in orders as the EU withdraws tax benefits over human rights concerns. This move threatens jobs, as the factory's workers fear unemployment. Business owners argue that the EU's actions won't improve the situation and may worsen it. The EU demands an independent probe into civil war abuses, which the Sri Lankan government refuses. The ongoing standoff affects ordinary people, with businesses struggling to protect jobs.

What has caused a decline in orders for the ceramic factory in Sri Lanka?

How have the recent changes in EU tax benefits affected Sri Lankan exporters?

What are the concerns of the workers at the ceramic factory regarding their job security?

What stance has the Sri Lankan government taken regarding the EU's demands for human rights investigations?

In what ways are ordinary people affected by the standoff between the EU and the Sri Lankan government?