The EU Council approved low tariffs for the import of meat, cheese, and fruits from Ukraine.

At the end of last week, the Council of Agriculture Ministers in the European Union agreed on a reduction or elimination of duties on various agricultural food products such as dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and meat preparations. The final decision was made following the preliminary agreement on the review of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Ukraine, reached by the European Commission and Ukraine on June 30, 2025, according to the EC's press center. The idea is to establish a long-term, predictable, and reciprocal trade framework in the broader context of Ukraine's accession process to the European Union. The approved EU position is expected to strengthen trade flows between the EU and Ukraine, while ensuring that Ukraine's access to the market is tied to its gradual alignment with EU production standards for animal welfare, pesticides, and veterinary medicines. The ministers took into account the specific needs of certain ...