Poultry producers have guaranteed a 13% to 14% reduction in the price of chicken due to the decrease in the exchange commission and the application of 9% VAT (ITBIS). The new price will come into effect on January 17. According to Listin Diario, the information was provided by Carlos Magno Gonzalez who spoke on behalf of the producers, while Julio Brache explained there has not been any increase in terms of basic foodstuffs such as milk, tomato paste, juice, cheese, and pasta. The businessmen were speaking during a meeting led by Presidential Administrative Secretary, Luis Manuel Bonetti, and the Directors of the Customs Department, Miguel Cocco, and the Tax Department, Juan Hernandez. Also present was the president of the Dominican Republic Industrial Association, Yandra Portela.