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Poland's Minister of Agriculture Expresses Dissatisfaction with EU-Commission Communication on Ukraine Trade Deal

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Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Czeslaw Siekierski has expressed disappointment with the way the European Commission handled communication with EU member states regarding negotiations with Ukraine on revising the DCFTA. The Commission announced the conclusion of negotiations, but provided limited details, including new tariff quotas, which are expected to be announced soon. Siekierski emphasized the need for the European Commission to conduct trade negotiations in a more transparent manner, acknowledging the conclusion of negotiations with Ukraine on updating the DCFTA. The proposed agreement will liberalize trade under the Association Agreement, improving terms for Ukrainian producers, particularly for critical products such as poultry, eggs, sugar, and wheat.

Key Takeaways:

  • Polish Minister of Agriculture Czeslaw Siekierski expressed dissatisfaction with the European Commission's communication on negotiations with Ukraine on revising the DCFTA.
  • The European Commission did not disclose details, particularly new tariff quotas, which are expected to be announced soon.
  • Siekierski emphasized the need for more transparent trade negotiations, citing the conclusion of negotiations with Ukraine on updating the DCFTA.
  • The proposed agreement will liberalize trade under the Association Agreement, improving terms for Ukrainian producers for critical products such as poultry, eggs, sugar, and wheat.
  • Polish Ministry of Agriculture will analyze the proposed agreement once the text is made available by the Commission.
  • Poland's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will work with the Ministry of Development and Technology to prepare the government's position.
  • EU temporarily suspended trade restrictions with Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
  • Temporary trade measures were introduced on June 6, which remain in effect until a new agreement with Ukraine is finalized.

Statistics:

  • 30 June: Date of the EU Commission's announcement on the conclusion of negotiations with Ukraine on updating the DCFTA.
  • 36%: Increase in the quota for Ukrainian poultry.
  • 24%: Increase in the quota for Ukrainian eggs.
  • 15%: Increase in the quota for Ukrainian sugar.
  • 12%: Increase in the quota for Ukrainian wheat.

Sources:

  • Ukrinform reports
  • Official statement by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
  • EU Commission's announcement on the conclusion of negotiations with Ukraine on updating the DCFTA

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