Ukraine is a major grain exporter, but due to the war in the country, this export was endangered. Normally, it passes through the Black Sea, but Russia occupies Ukrainian ports and impedes the passage of ships. Therefore, at the beginning of the war, grain got stuck. The European Commission then temporarily removed import duties on Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products. From now on, grain could be imported tax-free overland into the EU, and transported from there to the rest of the world, especially to Africa and the Middle East….
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