New Zealand imposes 35% tariff on all imports from Russia

The government of New Zealand will impose a tariff of 35% on all goods imported from Russia, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor said in a joint statement, posted on the government’s website on Wednesday.

"The Government have announced that they will apply 35% tariffs to all imports from Russia, and extend the existing export prohibitions to industrial products closely connected to strategic Russian industries," the statement says.