Trump warns Russia with tariffs if Ukraine deal is not done
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Monday, threatening to impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if no agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine is reached within 50 days.
Speaking during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Oval Office, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Russia and disappointment in President Vladimir Putin.
“I thought we would have had a deal two months ago, but it doesn’t seem to get there,” Trump said.
He added, “So, based on that, we’re going to be doing secondary tariffs. If we don’t have a deal in 50 days, it’s very simple – and they’ll be 100%.”
Referring to the ongoing Ukraine war, which began in February 2022, Trump called it former President Joe Biden’s war.
“I would like to see it end. It wasn’t my war ... I’m trying to get you out of it,” he said.
Trump also announced that the US will provide Ukraine with weapons through NATO but clarified that European allies will bear the full financial responsibility.
“We made a deal today … We are going to be sending them weapons that they are going to be paying for. The United States will not be having any payment made. We're not buying it, but we will manufacture it, and they're going to be paying for it,” he explained.
Confirming the arrangement, Rutte stated, “The US has decided to indeed massively supply Ukraine with what is necessary through NATO. Europeans (are) 100% paying for that.”
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