[Renfrew]

Has the moron who wrote this article ever looked at a map?

It’s very simple:

1) Ukraine used to export lots of grain around the world by sea
2) Russia blew up half the ports
3) Grain now has to go by land leading to a glut in nearby countries, and a shortage in all the overseas markets that used to get Uke grain.

A 10 year old with a lemonade stand could figure out those economics.

[MCF]

Why can’t the grain be shipped thru Poland & Romania?

[icclearly]

1) Ukraine used to export lots of grain around the world by sea
2) Russia blew up half the ports
3) Grain now has to go by land leading to a glut in nearby countries, and a shortage in all the overseas markets that used to get Uke grain.

And we've been lectured to by you, Brandon, and our beloved media that the Russians are losing big time and on the verge of collapse!

If the Ruskies keep this up they will end up WINNING!

[unlearner]

Your analysis sounds good, but I want to believe the author didn’t miss something so obvious. This is Sundance, after all.

[entropy12]

10 year old can, 78 year old Biden can not.

[Bratch]

Has the moron who wrote this article ever looked at a map?

It’s very simple:

1. Ukraine used to export lots of grain around the world by sea
2. Russia blew up half the ports
3. Grain now has to go by land leading to a glut in nearby countries, and a shortage in all the overseas markets that used to get Uke grain.

A 10 year old with a lemonade stand could figure out those economics.

From the article:

WARSAW, April 16 (Reuters) – Unilateral action on trade by European Union member states is unacceptable, the bloc’s executive said on Sunday, after Poland and Hungary announced bans on grain and other food imports from Ukraine to protect their local agricultural sectors.

After Russia’s invasion blocked some Black Sea ports, large quantities of Ukrainian grain, which is cheaper than that produced in the European Union, ended up staying in Central European states due to logistical bottlenecks, hitting prices and sales for local farmers.

[…] “We are aware of Poland and Hungary’s announcements regarding the ban on imports of grain and other agricultural products from Ukraine,” a spokesperson for the European Commission said in an emailed statement. “In this context, it is important to underline that trade policy is of EU exclusive competence and, therefore, unilateral actions are not acceptable.” “In such challenging times, it is crucial to coordinate and align all decisions within the EU,” the statement added.

[…] Solsky said at the weekend that 500,000 to 700,000 tonnes of various [Ukraine] agricultural products cross the Polish border every month, including grain, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, meat and other products. (read more)