According to the publication, the decision is due to the fact that Washington's previous anti-Russian restrictions were too "soft" compared to what sanctions were imposed by US allies.
It is noted that the luxury threshold has been lowered from $1,000 to $300 per item.
Washington also expanded the list of goods prohibited for export to Russia.
In particular, we are talking about electronic integrated circuits and cameras, as well as spare parts for them.
Earlier it was reported that the United States will ban the export, re-export and sale of quantum computing services to Russia from October 15.