As the European Union increases tariffs on Russian grain, it is necessary to take into account the interests of consumers around the world. This view was expressed by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo after the vote on this issue at the EU summit. RIA News.
Kroo said the purpose of the tariffs was to “make sure that the Russian economy cannot destabilize our economy.” However, we should not forget that countries around the world that need Russian grain continue to have access to this grain.
“It will be very difficult to balance this, but it is not impossible,” the Belgian prime minister said.
It was learned that a two-day EU summit will be held in Brussels on March 22. decided Increase tariffs on agricultural products from Russia. Commenting on this decision, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said: “This will prevent Russian grain from destabilizing the European market and prevent Russia from using the profits from exporting it to the EU.”
Formerly at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reacted About the EU’s plans for tariffs on Russian agricultural products.