Peskov commented on Latvia’s plans to introduce duties on grain transit
The press secretary of the Russian President said that Riga is inspired by “overseas methods” in matters of duties.
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Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov commented on the plans of the Latvian government to introduce a 300% duty on grain transit from Russia and Belarus, calling this “overseas methods” of waging trade wars.
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Why It Matters
The Latvian government is considering introducing a 300% duty on grain transit from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.
Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Latvia is inspired by overseas methods in matters of duties.
The Latvian government plans to introduce a 300% duty on grain transit from Russia and Belarus.
MOSCOW, September 10 - RIA Novosti. Latvia is inspired by overseas methods in matters of duties, said Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, commenting on Riga’s plans to introduce duties on grain transit from Russia and Belarus.
Earlier, LETA, citing Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, reported that the Latvian government plans to introduce a 300% duty on grain transit from Russia and Belarus.
“Trade wars continue, they are apparently inspired, let’s say, by overseas methods of working with customs duties,” Peskov told reporters.
Open Questions
- When exactly will the decision on duties come into force?
- How will other EU countries react to this?
