The article discusses the forthcoming expiration of the EU's Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) for Ukraine, initially granted to support the country's economy during the war. These measures allowed duty-free access for Ukrainian goods, leading to a significant rise in exports. However, as the ATMs' deadline approaches, negotiations are underway to determine a replacement, potentially reverting to the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. This has stirred tensions, particularly among farmers in EU border states, who argue that Ukrainian imports have harmed local agricultural markets, complicating discussions.
Since June 2022, the EU has provided Ukraine with trade liberalization to support its economy, but these measures are set to end on June 5, 2024.
Negotiations are currently underway between Brussels and Kyiv to determine what will replace the temporary measures, with a fallback being the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
Farmers in frontline EU border states have lobbied against the Autonomous Trade Measures, citing negative impacts on local prices and storage issues.
The current focus of negotiations involves Article 29 of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, which offers a framework for reciprocal tariff liberalization.
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