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Russia's Tsugami Machine Imports Surge Amid Sanctions

8/8/2025

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Russia's demand for Japanese Tsugami metalworking machines has skyrocketed, leaping from $2.5 million in 2021 to an astonishing $62 million in 2024, despite ongoing sanctions. China has become the key transit hub for these imports, with AMG LLC emerging as the top purchaser. Meanwhile, Japan's government is taking steps to tackle the evasion of these sanctions.

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Story summary

Russia's demand for Japanese Tsugami metalworking machines has skyrocketed, leaping from $2.5 million in 2021 to an astonishing $62 million in 2024, despite ongoing sanctions. China has become the key transit hub for these imports, with AMG LLC emerging as the top purchaser. Meanwhile, Japan's government is taking steps to tackle the evasion of these sanctions.