The ban, slated to commence on April 14th, targets shipments containing aluminum, copper, and nickel, as reported by the Russian media outlet Kommersant.
The US Treasury has indicated a possibility of exceptions to the ban under certain circumstances. Although the regulations will be applicable to shipments released post-April 13th, exemptions might be entertained based on specific situations.
According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, there has been a noticeable decline in metal imports from Russia. In 2024, only $105,000 worth of aluminum was imported, a stark contrast to the $612 million figure recorded in 2021. Similarly, copper imports plummeted from $100 million in 2021 to a mere $53,000 by 2023, while nickel imports saw a decline from $158 million to $26 million within the same timeframe.
Anatoly Antonov, the Russian Ambassador to Washington, criticized the U.S. sanctions on copper, nickel, and aluminum, characterizing them as a political maneuver extending beyond a mere "shot in the leg" to encompass "indiscriminate shooting."
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