The increase in the export tax on livestock to 20%, which is now initiated by people's deputies, is a complete absurdity. This will not be able to save the cattle-breeding industry of Ukraine from a reduction in the number of livestock. But, on the contrary, it is necessary to develop domestic meat-processing production and to arrange the export of beef processing products, the Ukrainian Stock Breeders Association is sure of this.
The Cabinet of Ministers extended the ban on the import of Russian goods to Ukraine from the approved list until December 31, 2018. The relevant decree was adopted at a government meeting.