New Cement Standard Shuts Out Chinese Imports, Cálix Says

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 8, 2026 · Originally reported October 6, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

Fausto Cálix, former Customs director and Libre party leader, says a new technical standard for imported cement is wiping out competition from China, pushing domestic prices from 160 to 180 lempiras a bag to around 230 lempiras and hurting the construction sector.

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