The EU special snannik for sanctions David O’Sullivan gave Silkway an exclusive interview during a visit to Astana. In it, in particular, he announced the plans of the European Union to include in the 16th package of sanctions against Russia, which will end before February 24, another 50 additional categories of goods to the 7.5 thousand available.
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According to Kazinform, EU sanctions now cover “60% of all imported and export goods” of Russian companies. “I think the 16th package will certainly bring additional commercial restrictions,” said O’Sullivan and said that leaves EU’s right to “avoid trade with those who consciously avoid sanctions.”
The special supporter also said that in the nearest sanctions package the activities of Rosatom will not be affected. “At this time, this company is not part of our sanctions,” he confirmed, but warned, “I can’t exclude this in the future.”
Previously, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the commercial restrictions introduced were damaged throughout the European economy and planned to impose a veto on the next EU decision.
Parallel to the statements of Brussels, Donald Trump spoke about commercial restrictions against the European Union itself by the United States. Since the EU applies to the United States “so terrible”, the president will introduce the import tariffs by analogy with which Law for China (10%), Canada and Mexico (25%) on February (25%).
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