EU criticizes Poland and Hungary for banning Ukrainian grain imports.

Poland and Hungary have banned imports of grain and other food products from Ukraine due to a surge in cheap goods, causing financial losses for local farmers. The move was condemned by the European Commission, which said trade policy is of EU exclusive competence. Ukrainian grain has flowed into Poland, causing a glut and prompting protests from farmers across central and eastern Europe. The European Commission's draft decision to extend duty-free and quota-free imports of Ukrainian grain until June 2024 has also caused opposition from local producers.