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Ukraine Threatens to Ban Import of Goods from Poland and Hungary if Restrictions Remain

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Ukraine has been dealing with bilateral trade restrictions imposed by its neighbors, Poland and Hungary, who have unilaterally banned the import of certain categories of Ukrainian agricultural products. In response, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced that the country will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against these countries, citing violations of WTO norms. Ukraine has also submitted a formal request to Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia, and is conducting an anti-discrimination investigation based on 2023 statistics.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ukraine will file a complaint with the WTO against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia due to unilateral restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products.
  • The Cabinet of Ministers has offered the European Union and neighboring countries a compromise scenario, including an action plan for controlling the export of 4 groups of agricultural products from Ukraine.
  • Ukraine has submitted a formal request to Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia regarding violations of WTO norms.
  • An anti-discrimination investigation has been launched against the unfriendly actions of these countries in the trade sphere.
  • If Poland and Hungary do not agree to measures agreed with the European Commission, Ukraine will ban the import of certain categories of goods from these countries into Ukraine.
  • Ukraine's agricultural exports are being blocked by neighboring countries, which will negatively impact the Ukrainian economy, finances, tax revenues, and jobs.
  • Ukraine has called on its neighbors to abandon restrictive policies and engage in constructive dialogue.

Statistics:

  • Ukraine has submitted a formal request to Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia regarding violations of WTO norms.
  • Ukraine is conducting an anti-discrimination investigation based on 2023 statistics.
  • Ukraine's agricultural exports are being blocked by neighboring countries.
  • The Cabinet of Ministers has presented an action plan for controlling the export of 4 groups of agricultural products from Ukraine.

Sources:

  • Ukrainian National News Agency
  • Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal in his Telegram channel
  • The European Commission
  • Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers

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