Russia has requested through the world trade organization meeting with the United States on the issue of their new import duties on steel and aluminium, according to a document published on the Internet representation of the WTO.

A source familiar with the situation told Last news that Moscow may seek compensation. According to his statement, among compensatory measures can be, for example, the reduction of U.S. tariffs on other types of Russian items.

If the meeting does not resolve the issue, Moscow will have the opportunity in the future to enter their duty to restore balance in trade, said the head of the Department.

the head of Department also has reminded that such a procedure is provided for in the Agreement on special protective measures. For example, it is stated that If one country introduces some speczadanie measures, which do not agree the other party, the latter may enter a response according to the simplified procedure. However, before she is obliged to formally request a meeting during the WTO and their conduct.

then you need to notify the Council for trade in goods, which almost automatically makes a decision in favor of injured party.

at the end of March, the US imposed import duties on production and delivery of steel at the rate of 25% and aluminium
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