Polish farmers to resume protests at Ukrainian border over agricultural imports
Source: State Customs Service of Ukraine
Polish farmers are planning to resume the Medyka-Shehyni border blockaвe on October 8, which reportedly can last till the end of 2024.
According to Polish authorities, their angry farmers want to halt freight traffic coming from Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Customs Service said there are no signs of immediate protests but it promise to provide updates if the situation changes.
The oossible protest follows concerns voiced by Polish farmers on September 1 over the impact of Ukrainian agricultural imports on the domestic market, particularly affecting soft fruits like raspberries.
Polish agricultural associations have urged the country’s government to take action by setting import limits and increasing border controls. Farmers threatened that if the situation does not improve, they will go back to protests after the harvest season.
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