Russia Considers Grain Export Quota, Wheat Export Tax

Quota and the tax could be imposed for February 15-June 30

December 10, 2020

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Russia is considering imposing a grain export quota and wheat export tax amid rising domestic food prices, three sources familiar with discussions at the government toldReuters.

The quota and the tax could be imposed for Feb. 15-June 30, two of the sources added.

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