Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing a range of food products, including coffee, bananas and beef, to escape his sweeping tariffs.

France's Martinique Protests Spark Curfew by Government

 Authorities in the French overseas territory of Martinique have imposed a curfew in several areas of the city of Fort-de-France, the island's administrative center, French media reported.

Tariffs on Russian, Belarusian foodstuffs to affect global food security

Europe’s decision to impose tariffs on grain from Russia and Belarus will only make the situation on the global food market worse, the Russian foreign ministry’s official spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said on her Telegram channel.

160 Tankers of Syrian wealth looted by US occupation within past 24 hours

The US occupation forces intensified the theft of Syrian national wealth, especially oil and grains.

Poland will keep ban on Ukrainian grain until year-end, minister says

Poland will keep in place an embargo on the import of Ukrainian grains at least until the end of the year, Development Minister Waldemar Buda said on Wednesday as the European Union works on a deal to end unilateral bans introduced by some countries.

Bulgaria Temporarily Bans Food Imports From Ukraine Except For Transit - Prime Minister

Bulgaria has temporarily banned imports of food from Ukraine, with the exception of goods in transit, caretaker Bulgarian Prime Minister Galab Donev said on Wednesday.

Bans on Ukrainian food imports by Poland and Hungary ‘unacceptable’: EU

Unilateral action on trade by European Union member states is unacceptable, a European Commission spokesperson said on Sunday, after Poland and Hungary announced bans on grain and other food imports from Ukraine to protect the local agricultural sector.

Poland Sees Rise in Food Theft, followed by luxury items such as expensive perfumes and spirits

The number of shoplifting crimes in Poland increased by almost a third in 2022, newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported citing police data.

Moscow calls on UN to ease Russian exports

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow called on the United Nations to help fulfil part of the Black Sea grain deal that would ease Russia’s food exports.

Protests Erupt across Europe amid Rising Cost of Living

 Protests over soaring energy, food, and fuel prices have broken out across Europe.

Eurozone Sees Record Spike in Food Prices | Farsnews Agency

 Consumers in the Eurozone continued to cut spending on food, drinks, and tobacco last month amid a spike in prices, EU statistics office Eurostat reported on Wednesday.

World food prices soar to record high amid Russia-Ukraine conflict - China.org.cn

World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to push up energy costs and cause supply chain slowdowns.

Protesters Gather across UK to Demand Government Tackle Cost of Living Crisis - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – Thousands of protesters assembled at demonstrations across the UK on Saturday to demand the government pass the soaring cost of energy onto providers instead of low-income workers.

Russian cabinet imposes temporary ban on export of grain, sugar to EAEU, third countries - Business & Economy - TASS

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed orders to temporarily ban export of grain to EAEU states and export of sugar to thirds states, the government press office announced Monday.

In Serbia, some people are struggling to buy food

 

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Hunger in US is on the rise as pandemic relief dries up | Al Jazeera

Hunger is rising this holiday season with the U.S. Census Bureau estimating more than 21 million Americans didn’t have enough to eat in early December as pandemic relief payments run out and grocery prices rise.

UN warns of Afghan food crisis as Taliban parades seized weapons | Al Jazeera

The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan could face a food crisis within a month, leaving one out of three people hungry, as the country’s Taliban rulers try to form a new government to run the country.

North Korea: Kim calls for relief campaign in rain-hit areas | Al Jazeera

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has mobilised the military to carry out relief work in areas recently hit by heavy rains, state media said on Sunday, amid concerns over an economic crisis and food shortages in the country.

South Africa's government asks for 25,000 troops to curb ongoing unrest

 

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UN report warns of 'dramatic worsening' of hunger in pandemic-hit 2020 - China.org.cn

The year 2020 saw a dramatic worsening of world hunger, which affected an estimated 720 million to 811 million people, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a statement on Monday.