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<p>Ukraine already benefits from autonomous trade preferences which enable most Ukrainian
goods to enter the EU market free from import tariffs. In April 2014, the EU unilaterally
eliminated or reduced its customs duties on goods originating from Ukraine; for instance,
EU import tariffs were removed immediately for 94.7% of industrial products from Ukraine.
These autonomous trade preferences have now been extended, so that they will apply
for 2015, after which the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA)
is due to be applied. Under the terms of the DCFTA, 98.1% of the value Ukrainian exports
to the EU will become tariff-free. The UK has given its full support for these measures.</p><p>
</p><p>The EU is providing significant financial and technical assistance to support
Ukraine, including help with economic reform and political stabilisation. In addition
to our £4.35 million share of these EU and other multilateral efforts. The UK has
also committed a further £1.4 million bilaterally this financial year for humanitarian
support in Ukraine. On 23 February, the Prime Minister announced that the UK will
release £15 million in emergency assistance for Ukraine. Furthermore, UK Trade &
Investment (UKTI) and the British Embassy in Kyiv continue to work closely with the
Ukrainian government across a broad range of issues to improve our trade and business
links.</p><p> </p>
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