CTT: The market is humming
At the CTT 2014, there was no other topic that was dealt with such respectful silence than the military confrontation and the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In private conversation, however, the subject was virtually imposed on the visitor: The political crisis even now has an effect on trade as unanimously stated by several market actors. Some major investments in plant equipment were put on hold by the Russian negotiating partners. The market actors are unsettled: Will imports to Russia become more difficult owing to the sanctions imposed? Will counteractions be taken by the...