Trump threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs, announces Ukraine arms deal
Al Jazeera
Speaking alongside NATO chief, US president says missiles will be sent to NATO, which will coordinate distribution.
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed the US will send Ukraine more weapons and has threatened to levy steep tariffs on Russia amid his growing frustration over Russia’s refusal to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Speaking at the White House on Monday during a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, Trump said the US would be sending “billions” of dollars in military equipment, including Patriot air defence systems and other missiles. These weapons, said Trump, will be paid for by NATO members.
“In a nutshell, we’re going to make top-of-the-line weapons, and they’ll be sent to NATO,” said Trump.
He added that if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to sign a peace deal with Ukraine, he will impose “very severe tariffs” in 50 days, including secondary tariffs of 100 percent.
Trump took office with a promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours, and Putin’s refusal to ink a peace agreement has increasingly frustrated the US president.
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