The Russian Embassy in Mexico clarified doubts about the recent increase in tariffs on beer imports by the Russian government. Contrary to speculation, it assured that the measure will not impact beer produced in Mexico.
The article reports that Russia is increasing tariffs on beer imports from unfriendly countries, and even though this could affect Mexico, the embassy detailed through its official account on X.
In response, they clarified that Mexico is not among the countries mentioned in the ministerial decree, indicating that it will not be affected by the tariff increase.
Tariff increase aims to benefit local producers The measure, announced by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, aims to increase import taxes on beer from countries considered unfriendly. This increase, which is 2.5 times the previous value, aims to improve competitiveness conditions for domestic producers. According to the information provided, this action is not intended to be prohibitive but rather to strengthen the local brewing industry in a global economic context.
Impact of imports and denial by the Embassy The newspaper ‘Kommersant’ reported an increase in beer imports in 2023, reaching 37 million decaliters, an increase of 12.6% compared to the previous year, although still below pre-conflict levels in Ukraine.
Amid speculation about the impact on Mexican beer imports, the Russian Embassy in Mexico described the information as “false.” They lamented that some publications included Mexico on the list of unfriendly countries without any basis.
Also of interest: Russian Embassy in Mexico accuses Latinus of spreading false information
Ironic response from the Russian delegation The news, initially published by the EFE delegation in Moscow, was also disseminated by local media such as LatinUS in Mexico. The Embassy concluded with an ironic note, expressing appreciation for Mexican beer that continues to be supplied in Russia, despite previous speculations.
