Ukraine has formally launched a protest with its ally Poland for an import ban enforced in the country's agricultural produce. The ban comes as local Polish farmers have raised some serious objections to the influx of Ukrainian produce that reportedly resulted in a decline in prices.

Ukraine protests Poland ban on import, Kyiv calls import ban 'unacceptable' | World News | WION

In order to safeguard their domestic agricultural industry, Poland and Hungary have decided to forbid the import of wheat and other food products from the neighboring Ukraine. As a response to the Polish announcement, Ukraine expressed regret for the choice. The decision was made as a result of the growing problem that Ukrainian food imports have caused for local farmers in both countries.

Poland and Hungary announce import ban on Ukrainian food to protect local agricultural sector

Political tensions between Taiwan and China after US House Speaker Pelosi's visit have triggered difficulties for Taiwanese farmers and fishermen. China has imposed import bans on Taiwanese products.

China bans importing seafood from Taiwan, cites Covid-19 as a reason

Pakistan banned imports of several luxury items under the so-called "emergency economic plan" on Thursday as the economic crisis accentuates on account of low foreign reserves and the weakening Pakistani rupee.

Pakistan bans import of luxurious items as weak rupee, low reserves batter economy

The Nepal government on Tuesday imposed a ban on the import of 10 luxurious goods to ease the crisis of depleting foreign exchange reserves. In the notice, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said the ban will not apply to those who have completed the banking process before April 30.

Nepal bans import of luxury items amid depleting forex reserves

The protectionist trade policy of President Gotabaya appears to be recoiling. The ban on non-essential consumer goods has resulted in sky-high prices and poor quality. So why is the government sticking to this policy? Mariam Wardak tells you more.

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