Tariff War: Trump’s Stern Warning To Russia, Says - End War In 50 Days Or Face 100% Tariffs

On Monday, July 14, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Russia. Trump said that if no resolution to the Ukraine war is reached within the next 50 days, the U.S. will impose secondary tariffs, possibly up to 100 percent. Secondary tariffs mean that the penalties will also apply to other countries trading with Russia.

Trump’s Remarks at the White House

Trump made this statement during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. He said, “If there’s no agreement within 50 days, we will impose tariffs up to 100 percent, and it’s very simple.” Trump also expressed his disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, “Putin looks reasonable during talks but launches bombings at night.”

U.S. Military Support to Ukraine

During this meeting, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a new agreement under which the U.S. and NATO would supply Ukraine with a large quantity of weapons. This includes air defense systems, missiles, and ammunition. Rutte said these weapons would be worth billions of dollars and would be funded by NATO and the European Union, in coordination with the U.S.

Weapons to Be Delivered

Trump specified that the weapons would include key defense systems such as the Patriot missile systems, which will help Ukraine defend against increasing Russian attacks. This announcement coincided with a meeting between Trump’s special envoy and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Zelensky described the meeting as “productive” and thanked Trump for his support.

Disappointment with Putin’s Escalation

Trump added that he had made multiple attempts to negotiate peace with Russia, but Putin has intensified the attacks instead. The U.S. is now increasingly frustrated with Russia’s decisions. “Putin has shocked many. He speaks well during the day but launches strikes at night,” Trump said.

Policy Shift on Arms Supply

Earlier this month, the U.S. had considered halting weapons supplies to Kyiv. However, the policy has now shifted, and the U.S. has decided to send arms in coordination with NATO and European allies.