Posted 1/23/2024, 10:40:43 AM
EU Considers Allowing Some States to Limit Ukrainian Grain Imports
- European Commission considering allowing Eastern member states like Poland and Hungary to impose restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports in case of market "disturbances"
- Aims to address sensitivities of agricultural sectors in neighboring countries most affected by Ukrainian imports
- Represents a U-turn from Brussels' previous opposition to unilateral bans imposed by Poland and Hungary
- Poland and Hungary have kept in place restrictions despite Commission's demands and Ukraine's complaint to the WTO
- Commission proposal expected in coming days to allow targeted "safeguards," euphemism for restrictions, to appease Eastern member states