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Press release - Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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These unilateral trade liberalisation measures will help stabilise the Ukrainian economy and facilitate the country’s gradual integration into the EU’s internal market.

Key Points: 
  • These unilateral trade liberalisation measures will help stabilise the Ukrainian economy and facilitate the country’s gradual integration into the EU’s internal market.
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    Rapporteur Sandra Kalniete (EPP, LV) said: "The ripple effects of Russia's relentless targeting of Ukraine and its economy are being felt by EU farmers.
  • Under this new agreement with the Council, we have fortified safeguards to protect EU farmers in case of market turbulence sparked by Ukrainian imports.
  • The current trade measures expire on 5 June 2024, and new regulations should enter into force immediately following this date.

Press release - Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU will be renewed for another year, until 5 June 2025, to support Ukraine amidst Russia’s continuing war of aggression.

Key Points: 
  • The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU will be renewed for another year, until 5 June 2025, to support Ukraine amidst Russia’s continuing war of aggression.
  • The regulation also provides for an emergency brake for particularly sensitive agricultural products, namely poultry, eggs, and sugar.
  • Russia's targeting of Ukraine and its food production also impacts EU farmers.
  • In January, the EU Commission proposed that import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports should be suspended for another year.