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Russia Denies Steel Producers Tax Relief Amid War Spending

3/6/2026

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On March 5, 2026, the Government of the Russian Federation denied tax relief requests from steel producers at a meeting led by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
The proposals included raising the excise tax cutoff price, a six-month tax holiday, a tax on imported metal, and higher railway tariffs.
Officials said the government would prioritize war-related spending and provide limited, targeted support instead.

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On March 5, 2026, the Government of the Russian Federation denied tax relief requests from steel producers at a meeting led by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
The proposals included raising the excise tax cutoff price, a six-month tax holiday, a tax on imported metal, and higher railway tariffs.
Officials said the government would prioritize war-related spending and provide limited, targeted support instead.