Bill Introduced to Ban Russian Platinum, Palladium
Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced a bill to ban the import of Russian palladium and platinum after a mine in his state said that 700 miners would lose their jobs because "responsible and sustainable mining and metals processing [in Montana] is much, much more expensive than that of our competitors in Russia and other areas."
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Rosendale said in a press release announcing the bill introduction: "When foreign imports put American livelihoods at risk the obvious solution is to put American products first. The ban I am proposing will not only take American profits out of Russian hands but will also save hundreds of Montanans from losing their jobs. Russian platinum and palladium imports must cease immediately!"