Russia sets 2012 poultry and pork import quotas
WASHINGTON -- Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has announced that the 2012 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for poultry will be 330,000 metric tons and for pork will be set at 350,000 tons.
Putin's announcement was made as Russia continues to lobby for entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). Several trade issues with Russia remain unresolved, including a number involving food safety regulations that are being used as non-tariff trade barriers.
"Other parameters are being discussed at negotiations on the (Russian) accession to the WTO. However. . .
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