US Treasury Chief Scott Bessent Warns of Strong Measures on Russia as Trump Pushes ‘Second Phase’ of Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washington is prepared to take strong measures against Russia over its war in Ukraine. Speaking after meetings with EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, Bessent said “business as usual has not worked,” while Trump signaled readiness for a “second phase” of sanctions targeting Russian oil buyers.
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Trump Urges EU to Slap 100% Tariffs on China and India to Pressure Russia Amid Ukraine War
US President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India, the two biggest buyers of Russian oil. The request, conveyed during a meeting with EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, reflects Trump’s push to pressure Vladimir Putin by targeting Moscow’s energy revenues. If adopted, it would mark a major shift in EU strategy from sanctions to tariffs.
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Trump Hints at Imminent Putin Meeting Amid Ukraine Peace Push
President Trump signals a possible "very soon" meeting with Putin as Ukraine diplomacy gains urgency. A trilateral Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit and new sanctions loom amid ongoing Russian attacks.
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NATO Chief Warns BRICS of 100% Tariffs Over Russian Trade
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, backed by US President Donald Trump, warns India, China, and Brazil of 100% secondary sanctions if they continue buying Russian oil and gas amid the Ukraine war.
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Trump Threatens Secondary Sanctions on Countries Buying Iranian Oil Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks
Tension escalates with both Iran and its trading partners, as Trump Threatens Secondary Sanctions on Countries Buying Iranian Oil Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks. In a bold move, former US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning on Thursday against any country or entity purchasing oil or petrochemical products from Iran. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump declared that anyone engaging in such trade would face immediate secondary sanctions and be completely cut off from doing business with the United States.
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