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The EU has agreed to continue duty-free exports of Ukrainian agricultural products

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If the import volume exceeds those in the base period, the Commission will decide on the restrictions within 14 days instead of 21 days, as was the case previously.

The European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached preliminary agreements on the continuation of trade liberalization measures for Ukraine in the context of a war of aggression on the part of Russia. It was announced on Wednesday, March 20, on the website of the European Parliament.

“The temporary suspension of import duties and export quotas of agricultural products of Ukraine to the EU will be extended for another year, until June 5, 2025, to support Ukraine in the context of the ongoing Russia’s aggressive war,” the statement said. .

However, the decision states that the Commission can react quickly and take any measures it deems necessary in the event that Ukrainian imports cause significant disruption to the EU market or markets. of one or more EU member states.

For certain types of agricultural products – especially for chicken meat, eggs, sugar, oats, corn, cereals and honey – a so-called “emergency suspension” of the agreement and the introduction of duties is provided if the their imports exceed the average volume. for 2022 and 2023.

It is also stipulated that if the import volumes exceed the base periods, the Commission will make the corresponding decision within 14 days instead of 21 days, as was the case before.

The document states that the relevant changes were adopted taking into account the interests of European farmers.

“Parliament has heard their concerns and strengthened protection measures that will reduce pressure on EU farmers if they are overwhelmed by a sudden increase in Ukrainian imports,” the parliamentarians said.

Earlier it was reported that the European Union, amid protests from farmers, will tighten the verification of compliance with agreements when importing grain from Ukraine.

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