EU may expand the list of Ukrainian agricultural products subject to safeguard measures
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Ukraine
Regulation & Compliances
Published Mar 28, 2024
Tridge summary
The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union (Coreper) is currently deliberating on the extension of duty-free trade with Ukraine for an additional year, with discussions also covering the potential inclusion of oats, corn, cereals, and honey in the list of exceptions that already comprises wheat, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds. The proposals under consideration suggest implementing 'automatic' safeguard measures for these commodities, shortening the activation period for such measures from 21 to 14 days, and introducing new parameters for restrictions on wheat and other cereals. EU member states are advised to apply stricter controls on imports of cereals and sunflower to avoid destabilizing the European agricultural market. The ongoing discussions highlight a division among EU countries between those advocating for more robust protections and those in favor of continuing the existing trade arrangements with Ukraine. A conclusive decision is expected following further consultations.
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Original content
The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union at the level of ambassadors (Coreper) has started formal discussions on extending duty-free trade with Ukraine for another year. At the same time, at the initiative of several EU member states, the EU may extend “exceptions” to supplies to the EU, in addition to wheat, rapeseed and sunflower seeds, to corn, oats, cereals and honey. A representative of the Belgian EU Presidency said that it is proposed to include oats, corn, cereals, and honey among the goods subject to “automatic” safeguard measures. At the same time, it is proposed to reduce the period for activation of such protective measures from 21 to 14 days. Additional parameters that may trigger such restrictions are expected to be adopted for wheat and other cereals. At the same time, the Member States are proposed to introduce stricter controls on imports of cereals and sunflower. The European Commission will be asked to tighten control over the volumes of ...
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