Florin Barbu, the Minister of Agriculture, blames French cheese and avocado for the increase in the deficit.

At a press conference, Florin Barbu emphasized the importance of consuming Romanian products, such as cheese and tomatoes, to the detriment of imported foods like avocado. He argued that preferences for external products contribute to the increase in the trade deficit. However, a journalist challenged his statements, pointing out that the minister seems to be unaware of the current prices of vegetables, considering that an avocado does not cost more than tomatoes.