Poland extends its embargo on Ukrainian grain after EU lifts sanctions in five member states
The ban, placed on the grain in May, restricted imports in five member states seeking to protect their farmers.
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The ban, placed on the grain in May, restricted imports in five member states seeking to protect their farmers.
Earlier in the day, the Polish government passed a resolution prohibiting the import of Ukrainian grain beyond September 15, regardless of the European Commission's ruling.
Ukraine reserves the right to turn to the World Trade Organization (WTO) if Poland extends a ban on grain imports from Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday. "In case of violation of trade law in the interest of political populism before the elections, Ukraine will be forced to…
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Poland will extend its ban on imports of grain from Ukraine unless the European Union allows its own restrictions to stay in place beyond Friday—a move that raises tensions with both Kyiv and Brussels. The government in Warsaw approved the plan Tuesday, effectively issuing an ultimatum to the EU three…