(ČIA) The Confederation of Trade and Tourism of the Czech Republic (SOCR) will propose a reduction of VAT on food. SOCR president Tomáš Prouza said this on Czech Television, adding that it was a reaction to the amendment to the Act on Mandatory Quotas for Food on the Shelves of Retail Chains. He added that he would like VAT on food to be reduced by January 1, 2021.