End war within 50 days or face 100% tariffs, Trump tells Russia
Washington, July 15 -- President Don-ald Trump said that US could impose 100% tariffs on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a deal to end the Ukraine war within 50 days.
"We're going to be doing secondary tariffs," Trump told reporters during a meeting with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte on Monday. "If we don't have a deal in 50 days, it's very simple, and they'll be at 100%."
A White House official said Trump was referring to 100% tariffs on Russian exports as well as secondary sanctions on other countries that buy its exports.
Trump and Rutte announced a new scheme that would ensure a flow of American weapons to Ukraine through Nato nations.
"We're going to make top-of-the-line weapons, and they'll be sent to Nato," Trump said, adding ...
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