Tensions escalate over sanctions relating to Russia-Ukraine war

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Tensions escalate over sanctions relating to Russia-Ukraine war

Alice Jones
March 16 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine will spark trade disputes globally

As the US and its allies limit trade with Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, China refuses to participate. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is generating further tension between China and the US over trade.

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Alice is an editor of commercial content across Euromoney brands including International Tax Review (ITR), Managing IP (MIP), and International Financial Law Review (IFLR). She joined the commercial team in March 2022 after working as a journalist for ITR.
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