31 h. ago Trump Wields Tariffs as a Force in Diplomacy, to Questionable Effect

The president has threatened more tariffs on Russia and its trading partners and has imposed harsh ones on India and Brazil to try to sway matters of war and politics.

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6 d. ago New Romanian law may have averted NATO clash with Russia after border strikes

Romanian parliament's new law explicitly permits shooting down Russian drones that enter its airspace, deterring Moscow from crossing the 380-mile border with Ukraine.

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6 d. ago The United States has threatened sanctions against Russia if it does not move to end the Ukraine war by Friday

The United States has threatened sanctions against Russia if it does not move to end the Ukraine war by Friday  WV News

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7 d. ago Witkoff scrambles for peace deal with Russia as sanctions loom targeting India, China

White House envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Russia as Trump threatens secondary sanctions on Russian oil buyers, including India and China, to pressure Putin.

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3 w. ago US reorders arms deliveries to free up more Patriots for Ukraine, WSJ reports

US reorders arms deliveries to free up more Patriots for Ukraine, WSJ reports  Reuters

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3 w. ago Russia says NATO threatens WWIII in latest deterrence plan that could take down Kaliningrad ‘faster than ever’

NATO's enhanced ground capabilities in the Baltic region spark Russian warnings as military focus intensifies on Kaliningrad and the strategic Suwalki Corridor

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3 w. ago Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots 'as quickly as possible'

Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.

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3 w. ago Russia Sends Energy Minister to China as Trump Threatens Fossil Fuel Profits

The government of Russia announced on Wednesday that it would send its energy minister, Sergey Tsivilyov, to Beijing to meet with several high-ranking Chinese officials and heads of Chinese energy companies, a sign Moscow is concerned of losing business in the face of a threat to impose secondary tariffs by the White House. The post Russia Sends Energy Minister to China as Trump Threatens Fossil Fuel Profits appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Trump threatens countries that do business with Russia with 100% tariffs. Here's who it could impact.

Trump threatens countries that do business with Russia with 100% tariffs. Here's who it could impact.  CBS News

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4 w. ago Trump threatens tariffs in 50 days: What harm will it do to Russia?

Trump threatens tariffs in 50 days: What harm will it do to Russia?  Al Jazeera

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4 w. ago SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump threatens Russia with tariffs

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with mass firings. And, Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs over its war with Ukraine.

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4 w. ago President Trump announces major shift in policy toward Russia

President Trump says his conversations with Russia's Putin have led him to doubt Putin's interest in a ceasefire. Now, Trump has threatened harsh measures if Russia doesn't make a peace deal.

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4 w. ago Trump threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs, announces Ukraine arms deal

Trump threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs, announces Ukraine arms deal  Al Jazeera

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4 w. ago Live updates: Trump threatens Russia with 100% secondary tariffs; Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at Education Department

Live updates: Trump threatens Russia with 100% secondary tariffs; Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at Education Department  NBC News

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4 w. ago Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia; Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at Education Department

Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia; Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at Education Department  NBC News

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4 w. ago Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia; Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at Education Department

Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia; Supreme Court allows mass layoffs at Education Department  NBC News

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4 w. ago Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over the war in Ukraine

Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over the war in Ukraine  NBC News

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4 w. ago Trump news at a glance: president threatens 100% tariff on Russia and says he is keeping Club World Cup trophy

Trump news at a glance: president threatens 100% tariff on Russia and says he is keeping Club World Cup trophy  The Guardian

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4 w. ago Trump threatens Russia over Ukraine. Will it make a difference?

President Trump has made some big shifts in U.S. policy on Russia's war with Ukraine lately. In the course of two weeks, Trump halted and reinstated weapons to Ukraine and he began openly showing frustration with Russian president Vladimir Putin's continued military escalations. Now, Trump has announced a deal with NATO to try to pressure Russia toward a ceasefire deal in just 50 days by threatening stiff tariffs and increased military aid to Ukraine. President Trump seems to be taking a tougher stance against Russia, but will it make a difference, and will it last? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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4 w. ago Trump announces new weapon plan for Ukraine, threatens Russia with tariffs

President Trump has set a new deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. Trump is also promising to provide Ukraine with billions of dollars in military equipment.

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