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Pres spox says Russia concerned about US steel, aluminum duties

MOSCOW, Mar 2 (PRIME) -- Moscow shares the concern of European states about introduction of steel and aluminum duties by the U.S., presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.

U.S. President Donald Trump said at a meeting with CEOs of metals producing companies that the country will introduce a 25% steel imports duty and a 10% aluminum duty for a long time.

Peskov said, “This situation is worth closest attention. We know that many European capitals have already expressed an utmost concern about such decisions, we share this concern and we are closely analyzing the situation in trade relations after this statement.”

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