Trump gives Putin 50 days to make peace: White House reveals pressure plan
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US President Donald Trump stated that if Russia does not meet the outlined demands within 50 days, new economic restrictions will be imposed against it, including increased tariffs, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during the press conference.
"In 50 days, as the President clearly laid out, if there is no ceasefire agreement or a peace deal within that timeframe, if Russia refuses to legitimately agree to a ceasefire, then they will face very stiff tariffs and also face secondary sanctions," Leavitt said.
According to her, secondary sanctions will also affect countries that purchase oil from Russia. The White House believes this will cause serious damage to the Russian economy.
The Trump administration also noted that the United States seeks a diplomatic resolution to the war, which is taking place far from American borders.
"The President wants this war to end with a diplomatic solution, he's been pushing forward. This administration has spent many hours and a lot of time trying to solve this war," the White House Press Secretary added.
Trump’s threats
In recent days, US President Donald Trump threatened new measures against Russia for refusing to end its war on Ukraine.
Trump is planning to impose 100% secondary tariffs if a peace deal is not reached within 50 days. These tariffs would target countries that continue trading with Russia.
According to Reuters, such US secondary tariffs could impact Russia’s oil exports to China, India, and Türkiye — the country’s three largest buyers.
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India Hardeep Singh Puri has already said that his country can meet its energy needs through alternative sources if Russian supplies are hit by US sanctions.
