Japan may ban export of used cars to Russia

If the Group of Seven (G7) decides to impose a complete ban on exports to Russia, Japan may block the shipment of used cars to Russia, a Japanese government source said Friday, reported from Kyodo News.

Japan is set to host the G-7 summit in May in Hiroshima, western Japan, where discussions will take place on measures to expand support to Ukraine and strengthen sanctions on Russia among other key topics.

The G-7 countries have already stopped exporting a wide range of items to Russia, including products that can be used for military purposes and luxury goods. But the latest plan could expand the trade embargo to used cars, tires, cosmetic items and clothing, the source said.