Escalation by Trump towards Putin: 'In ten days from now' - Trump Announces Pursuit of Putin in Ten Days
In a bold diplomatic move, President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on Russia's trading partners, effective in the next 10 days. The primary target of these tariff actions is Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia.
The tariffs will range from 15% to 25% on various products, with specific rates for countries such as Iraq (30%), Israel (17%), Japan (initially 25%, reduced to 15%), Jordan (20%), and Kazakhstan (25%). These tariff increases are set to take effect or be delayed until August 1, 2025.
Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, and Kazakhstan are not the only countries affected by these tariff threats. Major buyers like China and India could also feel the impact, potentially weakening the economic base of the Kremlin.
The tariff threat is part of a broader policy involving reciprocal tariffs, announced in July 2025, aiming to raise baseline reciprocal rates to between 15% and 20% generally.
Trump has also set a related 10-day deadline for Russia to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. If no agreement is reached, tariffs will be imposed, which may further escalate the diplomatic tension between the US and Russia.
The tariffs are intended to pressure Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine. In response, Trump's spokesperson has mentioned the oil sector as a potential target for sanctions. This means that countries that import oil from Russia could be affected by these tariffs.
The tariff deadline remains set at 10 days from now, a reduction from the previous 50 days. This reduction was announced by Trump while he was on his flight back from Scotland to the US, marking an escalation of pressure on Russia.
However, the tariff threat does not specify which countries could be affected beyond major buyers and oil importers. It's unclear whether Russia alone or its partners beyond the listed countries and percentages will be targeted.
Despite the uncertainty, one thing is clear: the tariff threat is a significant increase compared to the current levels and is intended to escalate pressure on Russia, particularly in its oil sector. If imposed, these tariffs could have far-reaching consequences for Russia's trading partners and the global economy.
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The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget regarding the potential impact of the recent announced tariffs on Russia's trading partners, as the proposed policy and legislation could significantly influence general news, politics, and even policy-and-legislation related to war-and-conflicts. Moreover, the tariff threat, with its possible escalation of tension between the US and Russia, has generated widespread media coverage on the potential global economic implications as well as the diplomatic consequences, highlighting the complexity and severity of the nations' political relations.
