The Russian government has raised the duty on imported wine from 12.5 percent to 20 percent and banned the import of finished fish and seafood products from "unfriendly countries." The ban will be in effect until the end of the year, the Ministry of Economic Development said, adding that the measure was taken "in response to Western sanctions." The list of "unfriendly countries" includes the United States, the member countries of the European Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, and others. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russia Raises Duties On Wine, Bans Import Of Fish Products From 'Unfriendly' Countries
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