Russia may ban the import of frozen French fries from the United States and other countries that supported sanctions against Russia. At least, that's the way to respond to American sanctions offers the national fruit and vegetable Alliance of Russia.
As explained by the head of the Union Sergei Korolev, the imposition of restrictions on supplies of imported frozen French fries will not only support domestic agricultural producers, but also will help preserve jobs, according to RT.
"It will also enhance the safety and quality of produce and supply to the final consumer products", — noted in a statement sent to the Director of the Department of economy, investments and regulation of agricultural markets Ministry of agriculture Anatoly Kutsenko.
The document stated that in 2017 the share of imports of frozen French fries was 94%. Russia now has the capacity to produce enough product.
Response was an embargo on the importation of food from countries that supported sanctions against Russia.
Last time on new sanctions, the U.S. Treasury announced on March 6. Under the restrictive measures were 24 businessman and 14 companies.
We will add that today, may 15, the Russian state Duma in the first reading will consider the bill that gives the government powers to introduce a series of measures of economic and political nature. In particular, the bill gives the government the right to impose a ban or restriction on import of alcohol, tobacco and drugs from the USA and countries that support sanctions. There are a total of 16 measures. The second initiative provides for criminal liability for compliance with sanctions and aiding in the introduction of sanctions.
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