Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in Arabic ADVERTISEMENTThe European Commission and Ukraine\u2019s government are entering full-fledged negotiations over a new trade deal, with agriculture emerging as the most contentious issue.Negotiations over a future free trade agreement continued this week following a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the EU-Ukraine Association Council.A\u00a040-minute exchange on Thursday between EU agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen and his Ukrainian counterpart Vitalii Koval was described by an EU official as \u201cfrank and constructive.\u201dCurrently, trade between the two partners operates under the so-called Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) regime, which temporarily suspends all tariffs and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports in response to Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion in 2022.But the scheme, which has already been renewed once, is set to expire in June and cannot be extended further. A formal free trade agreement must now take its place.The current arrangement has drawn criticism in several EU member states, particularly France and Poland, where farmers have protested against the surge in Ukrainian agricultural imports since the removal of trade barriers.Tensions over market accessEarlier this week, Commissioner Hansen signalled that the EU is considering a shift in direction.\u201cI think it is very clear that it will not be the same quotas and imports that have been allowed over the last period under the autonomous trade measures,\u201d Hansen told MEPs in a hearing.Until now, the Commission had kept its cards close to its chest, avoiding any concrete signals about its negotiating stance.\u201cThere will be a new tariff rate quota decided, and we stand ready to discuss this. But it will not be at the same level,\u201d he added.Hansen\u2019s remarks marked the first clear indication that Brussels is preparing to scale back Ukraine\u2019s market access.By contrast, Ukraine is seeking to maintain the status quo. \u201cWe would like to start negotiating with our partners in the European Commission in order to preserve the same level of cooperation we have today and implement it in the new agreement,\u201d Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the following day.Who decides in the end?Despite the divergence in positions, the atmosphere between negotiators remains cordial. A Ukrainian official confirmed that discussions are \u201congoing\u201d and characterised the general mood of the recent Hansen-Koval meeting\u00a0as friendly.Koval later issued a statement stressing the importance of a balanced agreement that takes into account both the economic realities of Ukraine and sensitivities for European markets.\u201cTogether with Hansen, we have a clear common vision that trade decisions between Ukraine and the EU should be balanced, mutually beneficial, and contribute to stability for farmers and consumers on both sides of the border,\u201d Koval said.ADVERTISEMENTWith the ATMs set to expire on 5 June, there is little time left to complete the negotiations. A Commission spokesperson confirmed that work on a new proposal is nearing completion. \u201cThe Commission remains fully aware of the concerns of EU farmers and member states regarding the sensitivity of certain agricultural imports,\u201d the spokesperson said.Hansen won\u2019t finalise the agreement, as responsibility lies with EU Trade Commissioner Maro\u0161 \u0160ef\u010dovi\u010d.But according to three EU and diplomatic sources familiar with the talks, even \u0160ef\u010dovi\u010d\u2019s influence may be limited: Given the political stakes, final decisions will likely be made by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen\u2019s cabinet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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