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EU set to impose much higher tariffs on Ukrainian imports
- The EU plans to impose substantially higher tariffs on Ukrainian imports starting shortly after June 6, 2025, across its member states.
- This follows the expiration of the EU's duty-free trade arrangement from June 2022, which was introduced after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- The decision is a reaction to mounting opposition and demonstrations, notably in Poland, arising from an increase in low-cost Ukrainian agricultural imports that have undercut European farmers and led to border blockades.
- The transitional measures under consideration would sharply lower the tariff-free quotas for corn from 4.7 million to 0.65 million tons and for sugar from 109,000 to 40,700 tons, with Bernd Lange describing this move as "a really bad signal to Ukraine."
- The shift could cut Ukraine's agricultural export revenues by about €3.5 billion annually, signaling uncertainty for their economy amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
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EU about to resume tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural products
Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert. Apparently, European patience with Ukraine is running out in some strategic sectors. According to Western media, the European bloc is preparing a new tariff policy for Ukrainian agricultural imports, which could put an end to the current free
“Taking a Step Towards Shock Tariff Increases”
A trade agreement between the EU and Ukraine that benefits the war-torn country is about to expire. Now the EU Commission is outlining a proposal that would raise tariffs on Ukrainian goods. "I see it as pure Trump tactics," says EU parliamentarian Karin Karlsbro (L) to SvD.
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EU vs Ukraine?Ukraine now finds itself on shakier ground with EU members. At a time when its wartime economy badly needs a boost, the bloc will impose higher tariffs on Ukraine’s exports, particularly farm products, on June 6 in response to pressure from member-state farmers. It’s a politically sensitive moment, particularly in Poland, which holds first-round elections on Sunday.It’s a reminder that, while Russia’s invasion and uncertainty over …
FT: EU plans to rise tariffs on Ukrainian imports threatening critical revenue stream
The European Union is preparing to implement significantly higher customs tariffs on Ukrainian imports within weeks, potentially dealing a blow to Kyiv's economy during its ongoing war with Russia, Financial Times reports.
EU to hike tariffs on Ukrainian imports amid Poland's push, FT reports
The EU plans to significantly increase tariffs on Ukrainian goods after the current duty-free deal lapses on June 6, the Financial Times reported on May 14, citing undisclosed diplomatic sources.The move follows Poland's call for the European bloc to adopt measures to protect European farmers, according to the news outlet.The EU concluded a duty-free regime deal with Ukraine in 2022 to alleviate the Ukrainian economy amid the full-scale war with…
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