Trump Warns Russia Of ‘Severe Tariffs’ If Putin Fails To Agree To Ceasefire Within 50 Days
President Trump warns Russia of 100% tariffs if Putin fails to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days, signaling a tougher U.S. stance amid ongoing conflict and rising casualties.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russia on Monday, threatening steep new tariffs unless President Vladimir Putin agrees to a ceasefire with Ukraine within the next 50 days.
“If we don’t have a deal in 50 days, it’s very simple — we’re going to be doing secondary tariffs. They’ll be at 100 percent, and that’s the way it is,” Trump declared during a briefing with reporters at the White House.
Escalating Rhetoric Reflects Growing Frustration
The threat marks a sharp escalation in Trump’s rhetoric against the Kremlin, reflecting growing frustration over Putin’s continued military offensive in Ukraine despite multiple attempts at diplomatic resolution. While the two nations have engaged in peace talks, Russian missile strikes have persisted, prompting Trump to consider a tougher response.
Trump: Putin Says One Thing, Does Another
In recent weeks, Trump has grown visibly more critical of Putin, accusing the Russian leader of saying one thing and doing another. “I’m very disappointed with President Putin,” Trump said candidly. “I thought he was someone who meant what he said. He speaks so beautifully, then bombs people at night. I don’t like it.”
U.S. to Deploy Patriot Missiles to NATO Allies
The president’s comments came alongside a broader announcement about U.S. support for Ukraine. Trump confirmed that the United States will be sending Patriot missile systems and related equipment to NATO allies in a move meant to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities against Russian aggression.
“We’re going to have some come very soon,” Trump said, referencing the delivery of the missile systems. “Within days, a couple of the countries that have Patriots are going to swap over and will replace the Patriots with the ones they have.”
NATO Secretary General Backs Trump’s Ultimatum
Trump’s stance received strong backing from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who joined the U.S. president for discussions at the White House. Rutte sent a pointed message to Moscow:
“If I was Vladimir Putin today, and you're hearing what’s being planned in 50 days, I would reconsider whether negotiations about Ukraine should be taken more seriously.”
This is not the first time Trump has voiced dissatisfaction with Putin’s handling of the war. Just last week, he hinted at the possibility of new sanctions on Moscow, citing the rising death toll and the prolonged nature of the conflict.
“We’re not happy with Putin — I’m not happy with Putin because he’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said during a press interaction. “It’s turned out to be tougher,” he added, referring to the grinding war that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and redrawn the global security map.
Trump: Multiple Peace Deals Failed Due to Night Attacks
The president, who returned to the White House in January, had pledged during his campaign to end the war quickly. However, his tone has shifted significantly in recent months as hopes for a swift resolution have faded.
“We actually had probably four times a deal,” Trump said, referring to earlier negotiations. “And then the deal wouldn’t happen because bombs would be thrown out that night, and you’d say — we’re not making any deals.”
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