The European Parliament supports the imposition of customs duties on Russian fertilizers and Belruzos

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05/22/2025 – 19:55 Cest

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In Thursday’s contract, MEPS supported measures aimed at limiting the European Union’s dependence on the European Union Fertilizers and agricultural products from Russia and its ally, Belarus. The new definitions, which will enter into force on July 1, will be applied to some nitrogen fertilizers and Its rates will increase from 6.5 % to 100 % in a period of three yearsThis means suspending most of the imports.

Russia currently provides 25 % of fertilizers Nitrogen in the European Union, which is about 1.3 billion euros annually. Additional rates will also be imposed on agricultural food imports Meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables From Russia and Belarus, which represents about 380 million euros of annual trade. This initiative gained motivation after the pressure of many member states and fertilizer industry leaders, who called for a rapid action to enhance the strategic independence of the European Union.

Karimin imposes a 23.5 % tax on fertilizer export Minerals, whose income contributes to financing its military activities in Ukraine. “We must stop financing the Russian war in Ukraine with our financial resources. If the agricultural sector continues to pay the price of Russian fertilizers, the funds contribute directly to the Russian budget,” said EURDIPUTADA LETNA VODERE, the head of the issue in the European Parliament. Eurodiputada warned of Increase accreditation From the European Union of Russian Fertilizers and The risks of sudden displayWhich can endanger agricultural stability.

The European fertilizer industry welcomed the decision of Parliament, describing it as an essential step for Reducing accreditation and strengthening economic security for Europe. “We ask all European Union institutions to act quickly to put the finishing touches on this customs tariff and implement it,” said Leo Aldars, President of Fertilizerserpepe. “The more we apply these measures, the more we can protect the value chains, employment and food security.”

Farmers warn against increasing costs

While the European Union strengthens its strategy to reduce strategic dependencies and the practice of economic pressure on Russia, the challenge of balance the geopolitical goals remains with Commercial risks for your agricultural community.

European farmers have expressed their deep concern about The effect of definitions on agricultural competitivenessInput and food security costs. Cédric Benoist, from the French Federation France Farmers, warned against “the current fertilizer prices in the European Union”, which will make farmers working in a global competitive market in a hurry at the end of agricultural lands. “We already notice the consequences in terms of agricultural income,” he said. “The costs are loadedBut we cannot influence it on consumers. “

Benwest noted that the price of nitrogen solution, which is a type of liquid fertilizer, 160 euros per ton rose in 300 euros per ton in only five yearsAfter reaching a maximum of 600-700 euros during the Covid-19s. He has also warned that uncertainty before the deadline of July distorts the market: “Fertilizers producers keep the offer pending the entry into force. This makes prices more downloaded.”