Why Ukraine continues to walk an exports tightrope.
In: Aroq - Just-Food.com (Global News), 2024-04-18, S. N.PAG
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A recent report suggests that Ukraine and Russia were close to reaching an agreement to protect Ukraine's exports from its Black Sea ports. However, Ukraine unexpectedly withdrew from the deal, which was brokered by Turkey with the support of the United Nations. Despite the lack of an agreement, Ukraine continues to ship freight via the Black Sea, risking potential attacks from Russia. Additionally, Ukraine has been exploring alternative routes for its exports, but some neighboring countries have complained about the impact of cheaper Ukrainian imports on their own farmers. The European Union has imposed limitations on grain imports from Ukraine, but has granted tariff-free access to Ukrainian food producers until June 2025. However, the EU has also implemented an "emergency brake" for certain products, which could lead to tariffs if import levels exceed the average of 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, Ukraine is expecting a decrease in its grain crop this year, which could further impact its export industry. Despite these challenges, Ukraine's fragile export approach is crucial for its economy, which is already burdened by a war it did not initiate. The situation is likely to remain precarious in the foreseeable future. [Extracted from the article]
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Why Ukraine continues to walk an exports tightrope.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Coyne, Andy |
Zeitschrift: | Aroq - Just-Food.com (Global News), 2024-04-18, S. N.PAG |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
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