The main change that applies directly to the Russian Federation is the rule abolishing exceptions for American exporters who previously could supply a relatively wide range of goods intended for civilian use to Russia without a license, Alexander Zyurikov, an expert from New Riga Finance Club, told a correspondent. Now, for goods intended for use exclusively for civilian purposes in the Russian Federation, the exporter will need to receive a special license from the US Department of Commerce. These restrictions apply not only to Russia. The list of countries affected by the changes also included China, Venezuela, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and others. These changes are explained by the fact that the integration of the military and civilian sectors in countries such as China and Russia makes it impossible to identify the end user. In other words, the product or technology can be used for military purposes. I believe that in the long run, trade restrictions are certainly a negative fac...