Summary
Former President Trump stated he would impose more U.S. sanctions on Russia if all NATO countries agreed to enforce high tariffs against China. He suggested that these actions would pressure China to convince Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump claimed that NATO countries' continued purchasing of Russian oil weakens their position against Russia.
Key Facts
- Trump said he would impose U.S. sanctions on Russia if NATO countries set high tariffs on China.
- He believes high tariffs on China might lead Beijing to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
- Trump mentioned that he misjudged President Putin's interest in peace.
- Trump criticized NATO countries for buying Russian oil.
- He proposed that NATO countries apply 50% to 100% tariffs on China.
- The suggestion includes lifting these tariffs only after the Ukraine war ends.
- Russia recently launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine.
- Finance ministers from G7 countries discussed increasing economic pressure on Russia.
