Brussels, 19/06/2014 (Agence Europe) - On 18 June, the EU blocked Russia's complaint at the WTO regarding duties imposed by the EU on certain Russian exports - including ammonium nitrate and steel products. The EU imposed these duties on the grounds that Russian industries benefit from lower energy prices.
Russia took the issue to the WTO on 23 December (see EUROPE 10991). After the failure of bilateral consultations, Moscow is calling for a panel to be set up in order to rule on this case...