"Polish Farmers' Border Blockade Sparks Ukraine Dispute Over Grain"

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"Polish Farmers' Border Blockade Sparks Ukraine Dispute Over Grain"
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Polish farmers blocked the Ukraine border and spilled grain on the tracks in protest against the import of Ukrainian produce, arguing that it presents unfair competition in the Polish market. They also protested against EU regulations and the waiver of quotas and duties for imports from Ukraine since Russia's invasion. The farmers' actions have led to wider protests in EU member states, with farmers arguing that taxes, environmental regulations, and unfair competition from abroad are suffocating them.

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