The move could raise duties for metal imports from Russia House, Senate working to advance legislation Political officials in the US are advancing discussions on a proposal to revoke Russia’s most-favored-nation trade status in a move that may significantly increase duties on US imports from Russia, including many metals products. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now “We are finalizing the details and process with the House [of Representatives] and White House for how a PNTR (permanent normal trade relations) repeal will move,” a spokesperson for Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden told S&P Global Commodity Insights March 15, adding that more information would soon be available. Wyden introduced legislation to the Senate Finance Committee March 8 that would suspend the US’ normal trade relations with both Russia and Belarus, part of an ongoing series on economic sanctions imposed on Russia in response […]