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Germany could tax American fuel imports in response to US sanctions in opposition to Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Berlin ought to introduce punitive tariffs on imports of US liquefied pure fuel (LNG) since Washington is pursuing its personal ends by imposing sanctions in opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, in accordance with a German MP.
Klaus Ernst, the chairman of the German parliament’s Committee on Financial Affairs and Power mentioned that penalties in opposition to companies engaged within the Russian-led gas-provision challenge are unacceptable.
“The recent US sanctions in opposition to corporations that take part within the development of Nord Stream 2 received’t result in the anticipated impact, however regardless of this, they’re unacceptable,” the politician mentioned.
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Ernst added that the US had no proper to only promote the financial pursuits of the American fuel sector, and on the similar time to degrade their so-called allies, turning them into subordinates. The chairman additionally urged the federal authorities to summon the appearing US ambassador and clearly clarify the US place.
“It is usually essential to introduce penal duties on fuel imports from the US,” Ernst mentioned, expressing deep concern that the incoming president Joe Biden wouldn’t change the US’ “aggressive financial coverage.”
The decision comes shortly after the White Home introduced restrictions in opposition to Russian-flagged pipe laying vessel Fortuna over its involvement within the development of the Nord Stream 2 fuel pipeline from Russia to Germany and Central Europe.
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“Though we don’t touch upon future sanctions measures, we’ll proceed to trade concepts with allies and companions on potential sanctions points,” a spokesperson for the US embassy mentioned, urging the German authorities to rethink their place on Nord Stream 2.
The transfer got here a day earlier than Joe Biden’s inauguration. The President-elect has beforehand opposed the challenge, nevertheless it stays unclear whether or not he’ll observe President Donald Trump’s laborious line on the difficulty.
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