If and to what extent the committee processes agri -food support measures In the event of imposing duties 30% In EU exports to the US from August 1st, she asks the Dimitris Tsiodras her European Commission. Given and of the importance of this area for the Economic viability of rural areas and the possible impact on jobs and her European economy, asks the Commission if youThe trading framework with the US has been given the necessary emphasis on needs and the interests of this industry.
THE Eparliamentary and a spokesman for the Eurogroup of New Democracy notes that these duties are expected to be hit the competitiveness of Greek and European agri -food products, increasing their costs and drivingto reduce their demand.
It adds that T2024, the European Exports amounted to € 25.1 billion while the US market absorbs a significant portion of Greek exports (€ 633 million). Asneeze and in detail in them noting that «eNdistically, the amount of Greek exports to vegetables and fruits is € 415.5 cm, dairy products and eggs at € 75.2 cm and cereals and cereal preparations at € 55.4cm. While the US absorbs 20% of Greek fruit compost exports (with their total value exceeding € 100m.)».
Ends not stressing the These duties are added to a number of challenges, which the agri -food industry is called upon to manage, such as the consequences of the climate crisis on harvesting and production.
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Question with a written response request to the committee
Theme: Commission actions to address the impact of the announced US duties on European agri -food products
The impending imposition of duties 30% in EU exports to the US are expected to hurt the competitiveness of Greek and European agri -food products, increasing their costs and leading to a reduction in their demand.
In 2024, these exports amounted to € 25.1 billion while the US market absorbs a significant part of Greek exports (€ 633 million). Indicatively, the amount of Greek exports to vegetables and fruits is € 415.5 cm, dairy products and eggs at € 75.2 cm and cereals and cereal preparations at € 55.4cm. While the US absorbs 20% of Greek fruit compost exports (with their total value exceeding € 100 million).
These duties are added to a number of challenges, which the agri -food industry is called upon to manage, such as the consequences of the climate crisis on harvesting and production.
Given the importance of this sector on the European economy, the possible impact on jobs and the economic viability of rural areas, the Commission is asked:
1. In the context of negotiation with the US, the necessary emphasis has been placed on needs and the interests of the agri -food sector?
2. Is it considering support measures to assist the affected areas and businesses in the event of an agreement by August 1st?