If and to what extent the committee processes support measures agri -food sector In case of enforcement dictatorial 30% to EU exports to US from August 1st, asks the Dimitris Tsiodras the European Commission.

Given the importance of this sector on the economic viability of rural areas and the possible impact on jobs and the European economy, he is asking the Commission if the necessary emphasis has been placed on the needs and interests of this industry in the context of negotiation with the US.

The New Democracy MEP and spokesman notes that these duties are expected to hurt the competitiveness of Greek and European agri -food products, increasing their costs and leading to a reduction in their demand.

It adds that in 2024, European exports amounted to € 25.1 billion while the US market absorbs a significant part of Greek exports (€ 633 million). It is detailed in detail, noting that “the height of Greek exports to vegetables and fruits is € 415.5 cm, dairy products and eggs at € 75.2 cm and cereals and cereals at € 55.4cm. While the US absorbs 20% of Greek fruit compost exports (with their total value exceeding € 100 million). “

It concludes by stressing these duties are added to a number of challenges, which the agri -food industry is called upon to manage, such as the consequences of climate crisis in harvest and production.

Following the text of the question:

Question with a written response request to the committee

Subject: Commission actions to address the impact of the announced US duties on European agri -food products

The imminent 30% imposition of EU exports to the US is 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, has the necessary emphasis on the needs and interests of the agri -food sector?

2. Does it consider support measures to assist the affected areas and businesses in the event of an agreement by August 1st?