During a NATO meeting, former President Donald Trump vowed to impose “very severe tariffs” on Russia if a peace deal with Ukraine isn’t reached within 50 days. If that fails, he warned of a second wave of 100% tariffs targeting Putin’s inner circle.“I use trade for a lot of things—but it’s great for settling wars,” Trump said.
The threat comes as the U.S. rolls out new missile defense aid to Ukraine. While the Biden administration emphasizes military support, Trump’s approach leans on economic pressure to force diplomacy.watch below