WTO’s ruling on Russian pork ban criticised

Russian authorities will most likely challenge the World Trade Organization’s decision on the country’s import ban on live pigs, fresh pork and other pig products. According to the Russians, the WTO decision is politically motivated. That can be concluded on the basis of statements by top Russian officials last week. Challenging the WTO decision Alexey Ulyukaev, Russia’s minister of economic development, stated that government officials and experts are studying the WTO panel’s decisio