Trump's Ten-Day Ultimatum: Tariffs Loom Over Russia

In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would implement trade tariffs against Russia within ten days unless there was movement toward concluding the conflict in Ukraine. This announcement marks a notable reduction in the timeline from an initial 50-day period.

Addressing the media on Air Force One, Trump indicated a lack of Russian response to his demands thus far. He emphasized that the U.S. would ramp up domestic oil production to mitigate any consequences arising from potential Russian trade sanctions.

Despite concerns about the effect on global oil prices, Trump remains confident that increased U.S. production will neutralize economic disruptions, asserting American energy autonomy as a strategic strength in this geopolitical standoff.

(With inputs from agencies.)