EU to hike tariffs on Ukrainian imports amid Poland's push, FT reports

https://kyivindependent.com/eu-to-hike-tariffs-on-ukrainian-imports-amid-polands-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 EU concluded a duty-free regime deal with Ukraine in 2022 to alleviate the Ukrainian economy amid the full-scale war with Russia and help the country ship out its goods, primarily agricultural products, to global markets.

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blakenong@lemmings.world · 15 pts · 1y (6 replies)

Assholes

TimeNaan@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y (5 replies)

They're trying to protect their own agricultural sector. You can't really blame them for that.

blakenong@lemmings.world · 14 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Ukraine is in the middle of trying to be part of the EU. It’s a pretty big middle finger to kick them while they’re down and waiting at your door.

Syntha@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

It's precisely because of their agriculture sector that Ukraine won't be allowed into the EU.

itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 1y

Assholes

gradual@lemmings.world · 6 pts · 1y

As usual, neo-liberals become very fucking conservative whenever their wealth is threatened.

gradual@lemmings.world · 5 pts · 1y

Of course we can.

We all have to make sacrifices in war, and nobody is sacrificing more right now than the Ukrainians.

Poland is just showing where its priorities lie.