Italy Quadruples Imports of Russian Oil Despite EU Opposition – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Italy has increased its imports of Russian crude in spite of efforts by the European Union to end its dependence on Russian energy over the Ukraine crisis.

Borrell Says EU to Discuss Ban on Russian Oil Imports Next Week – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Thursday that ban on Russian oil imports will be discussed at the summit of EU foreign ministers on April 11 as part of the next round of sanctions against Moscow.

Japan will cooperate with G7 partners on banning oil imports from Russia - Cabinet - TASS

The Japanese government will cooperate with the international community, primarily with partners in the Group of Seven (G7), to impose a ban on the import of oil and oil products from Russia due to the situation around Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, told a press conference on Wednesday.

Biden Announces Ban on Russian Oil Imports - Sputnik International

US President Joe Biden has announced a total ban on Russian energy imports, including oil and gas.

Biden on banning Russian oil imports: 'Nothing is off the table'

US President Joe Biden did not rule out a ban on Russia's energy imports Wednesday as Moscow continues to stage a war against Ukraine.

Britain May Declare 'Water Wars' Against EU in Tit-for-Tat Over Brussels' Ban on UK Shellfish - Sputnik International

Last week, a senior UK government minister suggested that by introducing a permanent ban on imports of live British shellfish, the EU is seeking to punish Britain "for daring to become a nation-state" following Brexit.

Armenia Reaches Out to Iran after Banning Turkish Imports - Tasnim News Agency

Armenia is willing to import over 2,000 items from Iran after announcing bans on imports from Turkey, according to the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran.

China slaps 200% import tax on Australian wine amid tensions | Al Jazeera

China on Friday added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets in a trade war against Australia over disputes including its support for an inquiry into the origin of the coronavirus.

Saudi Arabia has suspended Turkish meat imports – Turkish union | One America News Network

(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia formally suspended imports of meat, eggs and other products from Turkey earlier this month, the Turkish exporters’ union said, after a months-long informal boycott of Turkish goods over political tensions between the two regional rivals.

China says will hit back after US proposes fresh tariffs on $200 billion on goods

China has accused the US of bullying and warned it would hit back after the Trump administration raised the stakes in their trade dispute, threatening 10% tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods.

South Korea denies stopping Iran's oil imports

The South Korean embassy in Tehran on Saturday denied that the country has stopped oil imports from Iran, IRAN Daily reported.

Russia introduces additional taxes on US goods: ministry

Russia has introduced additional import tariffs of 25-40 percent for a range of US goods, including construction and road machinery, oil, gas and metals industry equipment and optic fiber, the Russian Economic Development Ministry said Friday.

US presses countries to terminate Iran oil imports in months

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that it has been pushing countries to stop importing oil from Iran by November.

U.S. mulling over impact of oil-related sanctions on Venezuela

The U.S. government is weighing the potential negative impacts of placing sanctions on Venezuelan oil or oil-related products, the secretary of state said.

UN Security Council unanimously adopts resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea

The UN Security Council has unanimously imposed a new round of sanctions on North Korea following its latest ballistic missile test launch. The resolution seeks to ban nearly 90 percent of refined oil product exports to Pyongyang.

North Korea Rejects UN Sanctions Resolution, Warns US

North Korea on Tuesday rejected a UN Security Council resolution imposing tougher sanctions and said the United States would soon face the "greatest pain" it had ever experienced.

UN Security Council slaps new sanctions on North Korea

The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a US-drafted resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea following its sixth and largest nuclear test.

Corée du Nord: sous pression, Pékin restreint ses importations

La Chine, principal soutien de Pyongyang, a annoncé lundi suspendre toutes ses importations de fer, plomb et produits de la mer nord-coréens, en application des nouvelles sanctions onusiennes et sous la pression insistante de Washington.

China defends North Korea efforts in response to Trump tweet

 China defended its response to North Korea after U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Twitter that China's pressure on North Korea has not worked.

Dmitry Medvedev : Russia has taken no decision to resume import of Turkish vegetables yet

No decisions to resume supplies of Turkish vegetables to Russia have been taken yet and the issue will be discussed with partners from Turkey, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.