The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, speaks with European Commissioner for An Economy that Works for People Valdis Dombrovskis, left, during the tripartite social summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. – The European Commission wants to prevent Russia from using farm products as a tool to wreak havoc on the EU market and is moving to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus.

EU imports of cereals, oilseeds and derived products from Russia including wheat, maize, and sunflower meal were 4.2 million metric tons in 2023, worth 1.3 billion euros. In comparison, EU suppliers provide 300 million metric tons per year. “We propose the imposition of tariffs on these Russian imports to mitigate the growing risk to our markets and our farmers,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

While the EU did not ban exports of Russian food or fertilizers to non-EU nations as part of its sanctions packages, Moscow blamed the EU for the global food shortage.

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