The Economist

Why is Ukraine suing eastern European countries over grain?

Ukraine is suing Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia over grain imports, claiming duty-free influx is spoiling the market. The dispute threatens global food security.

Ukraine is suing Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia over grain imports, claiming duty-free influx is spoiling the market.
These countries argue that the duty-free import of Ukrainian produce has caused havoc in their own markets.
The EU temporarily banned the sale or storage of certain Ukrainian produce in these countries, but Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia have extended the measures.
The three countries introduced their own restrictions on grain imports after the embargo ended, sparking a violation of international obligations.
The dispute puts Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia on a collision course with the European Commission and threatens collective efforts to preserve global food security.

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