The new anti-Russian sanctions package recently adopted by the European Union could seriously affect trade exchanges between the Russian Federation and Italy. Such fear during conversation RIA News It was stated by Ferdinando Pelazzo, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce (IRTC).
“Previously, some goods were sanctioned, but then they were released after detailed examination, but now I read that a kind of “rounding” is provided in the customs codes,” Pelazzo said.
According to him, before the new restriction package was adopted, customs were not allowing goods, focusing on certain codes of certain products. Some common customs codes have now been sanctioned. As a result, goods that should not be subject to restrictions will still be subject to restrictions because they belong to a certain general group of goods.
12th sanctions package against Russia European Union approved 18 December. The restrictions affected trade in Russian diamonds, dual-use technologies, liquefied propane, copper and aluminum wire. Additionally, sanctions were imposed on many organizations and individuals.
Formerly Switzerland joined EU sanctions against Russia.