Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian books, clothing, toys

Latvia's import ban on Russian and Belarusian books, clothing, and toys took effect September 1, extending to goods routed through third countries. This is a continuation of Baltic states' trade restrictions against Russia and Belarus, but the explicit inclusion of third-country transshipment marks a tightening of enforcement. The measure is symbolic and sector-specific, with limited direct market impact.