Trump Threatens Russia with Tariffs if War on Ukraine Isn’t Resolved Within 50 Days
President Donald Trump announces tariff penalties against Russia in an effort to force a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has stated that he will impose severe tariffs on Russia if there is no deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
This announcement was made during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, highlighting the President's growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The tariffs, described as 'secondary', would target Russia's trading partners in order to isolate Moscow within the global economy.
Trump emphasized that he uses trade as a means to settle conflicts, and expressed his belief in its effectiveness for resolving this situation.
In addition to the tariff threat, discussions also centered around a renewed pipeline for US weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
European allies plan to purchase military equipment and transfer it to Ukraine.
Trump mentioned that there would be 'billions and billions' of dollars worth of weapon purchases.
Rutte stated that several countries including Germany, Finland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Denmark will participate in these weapon transfers, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need for shipments that would encourage Putin to reconsider peace negotiations.
Trump's frustration with Putin has been growing due to Russia's relentless attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.
In April, Trump urged Putin to stop launching deadly barrages on Kyiv, and in a social media post later on, he stated that Putin had gone 'absolutely crazy' as the bombardments continued.
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the ongoing war, stating that people are dying every night.
The conflict is nearing an inflection point as Trump shows increased interest in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a top ally of Trump and Republican from South Carolina, stated that weapons deliveries to Ukraine will increase at record levels in the coming days.
Graham believes this effort will force Putin to consider negotiations.
On the other hand, Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy for international investment, dismissed the attempts to drive a wedge between Russia and the United States.
He stated that constructive dialogue is more effective than efforts at pressure, emphasizing that such dialogue would continue despite disruptions.
Meanwhile, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday.
Discussions focused on strengthening Ukrainian air defenses, joint arms production, purchasing weapons alongside European countries, as well as the possibility of tighter international sanctions against the Kremlin.
Zelensky expressed hope for US leadership in this matter, stating that Moscow will only cease its aggression if its ambitions are stopped by force.
This announcement was made during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, highlighting the President's growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The tariffs, described as 'secondary', would target Russia's trading partners in order to isolate Moscow within the global economy.
Trump emphasized that he uses trade as a means to settle conflicts, and expressed his belief in its effectiveness for resolving this situation.
In addition to the tariff threat, discussions also centered around a renewed pipeline for US weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
European allies plan to purchase military equipment and transfer it to Ukraine.
Trump mentioned that there would be 'billions and billions' of dollars worth of weapon purchases.
Rutte stated that several countries including Germany, Finland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Denmark will participate in these weapon transfers, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need for shipments that would encourage Putin to reconsider peace negotiations.
Trump's frustration with Putin has been growing due to Russia's relentless attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.
In April, Trump urged Putin to stop launching deadly barrages on Kyiv, and in a social media post later on, he stated that Putin had gone 'absolutely crazy' as the bombardments continued.
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the ongoing war, stating that people are dying every night.
The conflict is nearing an inflection point as Trump shows increased interest in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a top ally of Trump and Republican from South Carolina, stated that weapons deliveries to Ukraine will increase at record levels in the coming days.
Graham believes this effort will force Putin to consider negotiations.
On the other hand, Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy for international investment, dismissed the attempts to drive a wedge between Russia and the United States.
He stated that constructive dialogue is more effective than efforts at pressure, emphasizing that such dialogue would continue despite disruptions.
Meanwhile, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday.
Discussions focused on strengthening Ukrainian air defenses, joint arms production, purchasing weapons alongside European countries, as well as the possibility of tighter international sanctions against the Kremlin.
Zelensky expressed hope for US leadership in this matter, stating that Moscow will only cease its aggression if its ambitions are stopped by force.
