Published: March 22nd, 2024,
Last updated: March 22nd, 2024
The EU is now taking action against agricultural imports from Russia. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in the evening at the summit a proposal for high import tariffs on Russian grain, oilseeds and processed products. This would prevent Russian grain from destabilizing the EU market for these products and Russia from profiting from it, she said. In addition, they want to ensure that „illegal Russian exports of stolen Ukrainian grain do not reach the EU market“. The proposal is expected to be presented today.