ST. PETERSBURG, June 3. /TASS/. Issues related to a possible excise tax on imported steel are being explored together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and an appropriate decision will be made in fall, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Sazanov told reporters on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

"Issues are being discussed with the Ministry of Industry and Trade on this aspect," he said.

The decision on this matter will be made in fall, the deputy minister noted. "We will make the final decision by fall, as part of the budget process," Sazanov added.

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