Canada bans imports of aluminum and steel from Russia – WORLD

Canada bans imports of aluminum and steel from RussiaTRENTON (AA) — Canada has banned imports of Russian steel and aluminum products as part of sanctions designed to encourage regime change in Russia, which is at war with Ukraine.Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said in a press conference that the idea of ​​sanctions against Russia is for the first time aimed at ending the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin and said that the isolation against Moscow should be economic, political and diplomatic. Stressing that Russia’s goal is to weaken Russia’s ability to attack Ukraine, she said they want the Putin administration to be held accountable. We do everything.” Canada has provided $3.62 billion in aid to Ukraine since the start of the war, he said. Canada imported $201 million worth of aluminum and steel products from Russia in 2021, according to official trade data.