President Trump mentioned the U.S. would impose “severe” tariffs on Russia if Moscow didn’t comply with a ceasefire in Ukraine within the subsequent 50 days.
“We’re very, very unhappy with [Russia], and we’re going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don’t have a deal in about 50 days,” Trump mentioned throughout a gathering with NATO Secretary Basic Mark Rutte within the Oval Workplace.
Trump indicated he would impose a one hundred pc “secondary” tariff, which might goal different nations that do enterprise with Russia.
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after amassing troops on the border. Trump campaigned on a pledge to finish the battle inside 24 hours, a timeframe he later claimed was “sarcastic.”
Trump has in current weeks expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow continues to fireplace missiles into Ukraine regardless of the White Home’s push for a ceasefire.
“The one one we haven’t been capable of get to but is Russia. And I’m not comfortable. And I’ll let you know that Ukraine desires to do one thing,” Trump mentioned, arguing the battle has been one of many few he has not been capable of assist settle.
“It’s all talk and then missiles go into Kyiv and kill 60 people,” he added. “It’s got to stop. It’s got to stop.”
The president has confronted rising strain from some lawmakers in his personal get together to impose sanctions on Russia over its battle effort in Ukraine, although Trump has been non-committal about whether or not he would signal a invoice working its means by the Senate.
Trump on Monday additionally touted a cope with NATO to ship weapons to Ukraine, with the army alliance bearing the brunt of the associated fee.
The president additionally raised doubt over whether or not he’ll help Senate Republicans transferring ahead on a sanctions invoice towards Russia that has a veto-proof variety of supporters.
“I’m not sure we need it,” Trump mentioned.
“It could be very useful, we’ll have to see,” Trump continued. He added that he’s assembly right this moment with Senate Majority Chief John Thune (R-S.D.). Thune mentioned final week that he would look to place the Russia Sanctions invoice on the ground this month. The invoice has about 85 co-sponsors within the Senate.
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Laura Kelly contributed.
