The volume of imports of Russian goods to the USA in September amounted to 252.3 million dollars, a decrease of 15% compared to August. This was reported by RIA News Based on data from the US Census Bureau.
Exports of American products to the Russian Federation in the month under review also fell to $38.4 million from $32.1 million in August. In general, imports of goods from Russia to the USA in the January-September period decreased from 29.6 billion dollars last year to 14.45 billion dollars; Exports of American goods to the Russian Federation amounted to 1.7 billion dollars, compared to 6.4 billion dollars the previous year.
As the ministry stated, this was due to the tightening of sanctions against the Russian Federation. As a result, the trade deficit in the USA in September exceeded forecasts and reached $61.5 billion, with imports increasing by 2.7% to $322.7 billion and exports increasing by only 2.2% to $261.1 billion.
Analysts say US exports may also decline as economic growth in trading partners slows as countries tighten monetary policy.
Before that in the USA appreciated Stability of the Russian economy.
Previously, the USA announced that Russia would impose a ceiling on oil prices. brought Strengthening of the ruble.