Brussels proposes “prohibitive” tariffs on Russian grain to prevent Moscow from using it as a weapon of war. The measure, which also affects cereals and oilseed products from Belarus, seeks to appease European agricultural protests.

The new tariffs, depending on the product affected will mean an increase of 95 euros per ton or an ad valorem duty of 50% for those of higher value. The inclusion of Belarus in this tariff measure is due to the fact that this country, an ally of Moscow, has already been used in the past by the Kremlin.