Croatia non-EU trade fees row

The Balkans have become embroiled in a trade war over agricultural health checks after Croatia raised import fees on some farm products by around 220%, triggering countermeasures by Serbia and threats from others.

Last month EU-member Croatia raised its fees for phytosanitary controls -- agricultural checks for pests and viruses ?— on fruits and vegetables at its borders to 2,000 kuna (€275) from 90 kuna.

It cited compliance with EU standards and protection of its consumers.