Von der Leyen plans higher import tariffs for Russian grain. The export of grain, some of which was stolen in Ukraine, is helping to finance Moscow's war against Kiev.
The proposal is explosive because the EU actually did not want to restrict the import and export of agricultural products. The Commission is now arguing that tariffs are not sanctions. In addition, it should be guaranteed that the taxes only apply to imports that remain in the EU. This should not make Russian exports to other regions of the world more expensive.