US did not impose new duties on imports from Russia through peace talks – White House
Kevin Hasset. Photo: ABC News
The Director of the National Economic Council at the White House Kevin Hasset explained why the United States did not impose new duties on imports from Russia. According to him, this decision was made through continuing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Source: Hasset in interview ABC News
Details: Hasset explained that the decision did not include Russia in the list of countries that new duties have been imposed with peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. According to him, the United States does not want to complicate negotiations with additional trade issues, as it could have a negative impact on the process.
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« It is obvious that negotiations with Russia and Ukraine are ongoing, and I think the President has decided not to unite these two questions, » Hasset said.
« Russia is in the midst of peace talks, which actually affects thousands and thousands of lives of people, and that is where President Trump is now concentrated, » Hasset said.
« This does not mean that Russia will be treated completely differently than any other country, but Russia is one of the few countries that is not subject to new tariffs. They are in the middle of negotiations, » the director of the National Economic Council explained.
Hasset also added that the introduction of new duties during peace talks would be inappropriate.
« Russia is in the midst of peace talks, which actually affects thousands and thousands of lives of people, and that is where President Trump is now concentrated, » he emphasized.
Prehistory:
- US President Donald Trump April 2 Officially announced the beginning of the Trade War Simultaneously with all states of the world, announcing duties from 10% to 50% for imports to the United States, depending on the country of origin.
- A spokeswoman of white house Caroline Levitt statedthat Russia has remained out of sight because US sanctions are already « prevents any significant trade. » However, the United States is still trading with Russia more than with some countries that have been on the Trump Customer List.
