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EU and Ukraine Agree on Updated Agricultural Trade Deal Replacing Tariff-Free Regime with Import Safeguards and 1.3M Tons Wheat Imports

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Updated Jul 4, 2025, 10:29 AM

The European Union and Ukraine have reached an agreement in principle to update their trade relationship, particularly concerning agricultural exports. This new deal replaces the temporary tariff-free regime established after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Key provisions include gradual access for Ukrainian farm products to the EU market aligned with EU standards, the introduction of protective mechanisms against excessive imports, and moderate openings for sensitive goods such as sugar and honey. The agreement aims to secure Ukrainian exports while addressing concerns from European farmers by setting new import limits and quotas.

Ukraine has also pledged to align its agricultural standards with those of the EU by 2028. Since the end of the autonomous trade measures on June 5, EU imports of Ukrainian wheat have increased to 1.3 million tons. The EU's trade policy toward Ukraine is becoming more cautious, allowing for safeguard measures by individual member states if necessary. The updated framework is intended to strengthen trade ties and support Ukraine's EU accession prospects while balancing the interests of EU agricultural producers.

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