For Russia, US-China trade confrontation is more important than sanctions
The US-China trade confrontation has a stronger impact on Russia than new US sanctions, - said Natalia Porokhova, head of research and forecasting at ACRA (Credit Rating Agency).
"The US imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods will have a negative impact on the global economy and the volume of raw material supplies, so such a decision may have a stronger impact on Russia than sanctions," she added.
Ms. Porokhova also noted that the new US sanctions are also related to the US's increased protectionism.