The EU said on January 31 that it plans to extend tariff-free entry for Ukrainian farm products for a year from June, but with "safeguards" to stop cheaper imports flooding the market at the expense of Europe's own farmers. Grain imports from war-torn Ukraine have already caused a standoff with Poland and become a major source of anger for farmers around the European Union. The move from the European Commission comes as farmers in several EU countries stage roadblocks to demand better revenues and conditions. Its proposal allows for "quick remedial action... in case of significant disruptions to the EU market."
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