Poland Considers Temporary Closure of Border to Ukrainian Agricultural Products

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announces potential temporary border closure with Ukraine to protect Polish farmers from the influx of cheaper agricultural goods.

• Poland is in talks with Ukraine about temporarily closing the border to halt the import of cheaper Ukrainian agricultural products.
• The proposed caps on Ukrainian agricultural imports by Brussels and Kyiv are deemed 'unacceptable' by Warsaw, prompting the consideration of stricter measures.
• Polish farmers have protested against the import of Ukrainian agricultural goods, citing harm to local production and demanding a ban.
• An agrarian summit is scheduled in Warsaw to address the concerns of farmers and find long-term solutions to the import issue.
• Polish authorities will detain perpetrators responsible for dumping Ukrainian agricultural products in Poland, emphasizing the need for order.

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