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Belarus Lifts Food Import Ban to Combat Inflation

6/15/2025

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Belarus is set to lift its ban on importing essential food staples from "unfriendly states," including EU nations, starting May 27, 2025. This pivotal move aims to combat soaring food inflation and a troubling potato shortage, as the government responds to market demands and recent EU tariff hikes, hoping to alleviate trade tensions and bolster local supply.

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Belarus is set to lift its ban on importing essential food staples from "unfriendly states," including EU nations, starting May 27, 2025. This pivotal move aims to combat soaring food inflation and a troubling potato shortage, as the government responds to market demands and recent EU tariff hikes, hoping to alleviate trade tensions and bolster local supply.