The United States will impose a 200 percent tariff on aluminum imported from Russia
In the White House statement it was reported that the US is going to regulate tariffs for aluminum imports.
In the statement, it was noted that Russia’s aluminum industry is an important part of the country’s defense industry and plays an important role in supplying weapons and ammunition used in warfare.
Pointing out that the Russian-initiated war in Ukraine caused direct damage to the US aluminum industry by causing global energy prices to rise, it was stated that 200 percent tariffs will be applied to products and derivatives of Russian aluminum from March 10.
In the statement, it was indicated that from April 10 a 200 percent tariff will be applied to imports of primary aluminum and cast or cast aluminum into Russia.
SANCTIONS ON THE RUSSIAN MINING SECTOR
On the other hand, the US Treasury Department announced new sanctions against Russia in the first year of the Russia-Ukraine War.
In the statement made by the ministry, it was reported that while Russia’s mining and metal sectors were targeted, 22 people and 83 organizations were added to the sanctions list.
In the statement, which indicated that with these sanctions, Russia will be more isolated from the global economy, it was indicated that a new decision of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) was announced that allows the imposition of sanctions on individuals or organizations. operating in the metallurgical and mining sector of Russia.
In the statement, it was noted that 4 companies operating in the mining and metal sector, including TPZ-Rondol, a subsidiary of one of Russia’s leading munitions manufacturers, are on the sanctions list.
In the statement, which states that Russian financial institutions are also subject to sanctions, it is stated that among the financial institutions that were sanctioned was the Moscow-based Credit Bank, which was completely blocked by the European Union (EU) on last year.
In the statement, it was noted that the US Treasury Department also sanctioned some individuals and organizations for their role in Russia’s efforts to avoid sanctions. (AA)