He told TASS about this.
“I proceed from the fact that the new US sanctions against companies that participate in the construction of Nord Stream 2 will not lead to the expected effect, but despite this, they are unacceptable,” he said.
The deputy noted that the German federal government should summon the acting US ambassador to the country and unambiguously explain its position on this issue.
“It is also necessary to introduce penal duties on gas imports from the United States.
After all, I am afraid that the new president will not change the aggressive economic policy of his country, ”added Ernst.
Earlier, the German edition of Handelsblatt reported that on January 19, Washington intends to impose restrictive measures against the company KBT-Rus, which owns Fortuna.
The Kremlin commented on US pressure on Nord Stream 2.