The EU is grappling with a surge in Russian fertilizer imports despite efforts to cut ties with Moscow. While reducing Russian oil and gas, the EU's fertilizer purchases have increased significantly, now constituting 30% of imports. To counter this, the European Parliament has endorsed tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, aiming for a 50% duty by 2028.
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The EU is grappling with a surge in Russian fertilizer imports despite efforts to cut ties with Moscow. While reducing Russian oil and gas, the EU's fertilizer purchases have increased significantly, now constituting 30% of imports. To counter this, the European Parliament has endorsed tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, aiming for a 50% duty by 2028.