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The Prospect of Reciprocal Economic Sanctions

In response to the threat of economic sanctions, Russia drafts a law that could hurt European and US companies. And, campaigners criticise a proposed EU conflict minerals scheme.

In response to the threat of economic sanctions, Russia drafts a law that could hurt European and US companies. The EU is set to launch a conflict mineral scheme, but campaigners say it does not go far enough. We are joined by EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht as well as campaigning organisation Global Witness.

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Wed 5 Mar 2014 17:32GMT

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