Canada Bans Russian Aluminium and Steel Products

Canada has banned the import of all Russian aluminum and steel products in a move aimed at denying Moscow the ability to fund its war against Ukraine.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement that the ban covers both finished and unfinished products, and would impact the import of products such as aluminum sheets, aluminum containers as well as steel tubes and pipes.

Canada, along with its Western allies, has taken coordinated actions against Russia over its invasion in Ukraine.

Ottawa has slapped sanctions on more than 1,600 individuals and entities over the invasion and supported Kyiv with over C$5 billion ($3.6 billion) in financial, military and other aid.

Reuters/Hauwa Abu