Russia increased its tariffs on wood exports in June 2007 and April this year, and has planned a third increase on Jan. 1, 2009. The tariffs have upset Sweden and Finland, home to several of the largest paper and pulp producers in Europe. 

The countries claim the tariffs contravene the European Union's agreement with Russia about the conditions for the country's entry into the WTO. 

Source: AP 

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