Russia's countermeasures: ban on importing fish and seafood products from unfriendly countries and regions | country | region
According to a report by Russian news agency on July 25th, the website of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development announced that the Russian government has banned the import of fish and seafood products from unfriendly countries and regions.
According to the news, "Russia prohibits the import of fish and seafood products from unfriendly countries and regions. The Ministry of Agriculture has stated that refusing to import such products from the European Union, the United States, and Norway will release some market space. These spaces will be filled by domestic producers who have the ability to meet domestic demand.".
According to reports, unfriendly countries and regions include Australia, Albania, Andorra, Bahamas, United Kingdom, EU member states, Iceland, Canada, Liechtenstein, Micronesia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, United States, Ukraine, Montenegro, Switzerland, and Japan.
The Russian Ministry of Economic Development has pointed out that companies in related industries in Russia will be able to increase production and job opportunities, and expand their product range.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishusky has signed an amendment to the relevant government decree draft, which is valid until the end of this year.
According to Reuters on July 25th, French media reported that with Moscow raising tariffs on imported goods from so-called "unfriendly" countries, the days of French and Italian wine in the Russian market may be numbered. Moscow promises that domestic producers will be able to fill the gap.
Russia will significantly reduce imports from countries imposing sanctions on Moscow starting from 2022. The prices of imported alcoholic beverages have also increased significantly.
According to reports, some Western producers have stopped selling goods to Russia, but Moscow has found a roundabout way to ensure the supply of goods, including the "gray import" plan. A large number of foreign goods are still on store shelves.
The Russian government said on the 25th that the tariff on imported wine from "unfriendly countries" will be increased from 12.5% to 20%.
The report also mentioned that Russia's imports of goods from China and Türkiye surged in the same period.