Trade

Russia pushes India to cut seafood tariffs as exporters eye new Asian markets

With exports to India almost non-existent, Russia is lobbying for lower tariffs through both bilateral talks and the Eurasian Economic Union in a bid to compete with Norway and Iceland’s duty-free advantage.

"Currently, tariff barriers coupled with preferential treatment for Russian competitors are eroding our price advantage in the Indian seafood market," said German Zverev, president of the All-Russian Fishery Association (VARPE).
"Currently, tariff barriers coupled with preferential treatment for Russian competitors are eroding our price advantage in the Indian seafood market," said German Zverev, president of the All-Russian Fishery Association (VARPE).Photo: IntraFish
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Published 10 October 2025, 05:00Updated 10 October 2025, 05:00
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