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Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China

  • On September 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump challenged NATO to stop buying Russian oil before imposing major sanctions on Russia via Truth Social.
  • Trump issued this challenge amid stalled peace talks and criticized NATO’s less than full commitment and some members’ purchase of Russian oil.
  • He linked ending the war quickly to NATO halting oil imports from Russia and proposed 50% to 100% tariffs on China to weaken its grip on Moscow.
  • Trump stated that if NATO follows his recommendations, the conflict will be resolved swiftly, preserving many lives, and he warned that ignoring this would lead to unnecessary expenditure of U.S. time, energy, and resources.
  • This statement places pressure on NATO for coordinated action and implies continuing purchases of Russian oil weaken negotiations and prolong the war.
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US President Donald Trump says he's prepared to impose severe sanctions on Russia. He has attached a condition: all NATO countries must stop importing Russian oil. This isn't easy, as that oil still flows into Europe via various routes, says Luc Pauwels, an energy expert at VRT NWS.

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