Russia joins WTO; seafood import duties decrease

Russia became member number 156 of the WTO Thursday, which means the duties its pays on Norwegian salmon and trout will be drastically reduced over the next several years.

Astrid Holtan, deputy director general of the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs. Foto: Bent-Are Jensen
Astrid Holtan, deputy director general of the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs. Foto: Bent-Are Jensen
Published 28 August 2012, 13:14Updated 9 May 2016, 17:12