Latvia plans to introduce a 300% duty on grain transit from Russia and Belarus

The Latvian government plans to introduce a 300% duty on grain transit from Russia and Belarus.

All parties in the Latvian parliament agree with the proposal to limit the transit of Russian and Belarusian grain.

MOSCOW, September 7 - RIA Novosti. The Latvian government intends to set a duty of 300% on the transit of grain from Russia and Belarus. The LETA agency reports this with reference to the Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs.

“The government plans to introduce a 300% duty on Russian and Belarusian grain cargo and their processing,” the material says.

After the cabinet meeting, Kulbergs told reporters that the initiative is supported by all political forces represented in the Latvian parliament.