Poland to extend ban on Ukraine grain imports
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Ukraine said it may take legal action after Poland’s unilateral move.
PHOTO: AFP
WARSAW - The Polish government on Tuesday agreed to extend a ban on Ukrainian grain imports unilaterally, even if the current European Union restrictions expire on Sept 15.
“Regardless of the (European) Commission’s further decision, we will not open the border to Ukrainian grain after that date,” the government said in a statement.
In response, Ukraine said it may take legal action after Poland’s unilateral move, said Prime Minister Denys Shmygal.
“We have no intention of harming Polish farmers... But in case of violation of trade law in the interest of political populism before the elections, Ukraine will be forced to turn to WTO (World Trade Organisation) arbitration to obtain compensation for violation of Gatt (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) norms,” Mr Shmygal said on social media. AFP
