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Trump Discusses Potential 100% Tariff on Businesses Dealing with Russia

Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20251 min3,161 views
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Trump's Stance on Russia Business

  • 🎯 President Trump is considering imposing 100% tariffs on any entity doing business with Russia.
  • ⚠️ This potential tariff is contingent on Russia failing to negotiate a ceasefire within a new deadline of 10 to 12 days.

Rationale for Action

  • πŸ’‘ Trump states that he is pursuing secondary sanctions as a means to encourage a peace deal.
  • πŸ’” He highlights the immense human cost of the conflict, noting that 7,000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers are dying weekly.
  • πŸ“Œ The ongoing war, with missiles targeting towns like Kyiv, is described as a "really bloody war" with no clear reason for its continuation.

Personal Involvement and Peace Deals

  • πŸ’¬ Trump mentions his past interactions with President Putin, including a request for help with Iran, which he redirected to focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
  • πŸš€ He frames the current situation as a lingering deal that he initiated, emphasizing the need for a resolution due to the high death toll.
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