US EditionRussia Blows Off Latest Trump Threat
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – President Trump threatened 100% secondary sanctions and up to 500% tariffs on Russia and its oil buyers to pressure a ceasefire in Ukraine, with a 50-day grace period announced.
- On Monday at the White House, President Trump announced he would impose very severe tariffs, about 100%, if Russia does not reach a Ukraine peace deal within 50 days.
- Trump's tariff threat followed ongoing conflict since February 2022 when Putin ordered troops into Ukraine, and a broader background of sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
- Trump announced the delivery of additional military aid to Ukraine and warned of imposing heavy secondary tariffs on nations such as China, India, and Turkey that continue to purchase Russian oil.
- Kremlin spokesman Peskov called Trump's statements very serious but said Russia needs time to analyze them, while Foreign Minister Lavrov dismissed the threats and warned tariffs may hurt the imposing countries.
- The announcement raises tensions but Moscow appears prepared to withstand pressures, and the tariffs could cause global economic instability and complicate international relations.
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Russia shrugs off Trump’s 100% tariff threat, blames NATO for Ukraine crisis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has downplayed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on Russia and its allies, asserting that Moscow can withstand further economic pressure.
·New Delhi, India
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After working on Kiev for months, U.S. President Trump is now increasing pressure on Moscow. The Kremlin is waiting, while other high-ranking politicians in Russia are holding back less.
In the Kremlin, Trump's statement on sanctions against Russia is considered "very serious", stated Russian President Dmitry Peskov's press secretary, noting that Putin himself had not commented on them yet.
·Riga, Latvia
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