EC proposes tariffs on grain imports from Russia, Belarus

BRUSSELS, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission (EC) on Friday tabled a proposal to increase tariffs on cereals, oilseeds and derived grain products imported from Russia and Belarus.

A tariff of 95 euros (102 U.S. dollars) per ton would be imposed on cereals, and a 50 percent ad valorem duty on oilseeds and derived products, according to the proposal.

The European Union's (EU) executive arm said in