Trump Urges EU To Impose 100% Tariffs On China, India To Pressure Russia

US President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India as a strategy to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin and help end the war in Ukraine, citing these countries' significant purchases of Russian oil. Trump has made these requests during meetings and conference calls with EU officials, emphasizing that the US is willing to impose similar tariffs if the EU acts accordingly, marking a potential shift from the EU's preference for sanctions over tariffs. Despite the tough stance, Trump has also expressed a constructive tone toward trade negotiations with India and his intention to maintain a positive relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US had already raised tariffs on Indian exports by 50%, partly due to India's trade with Russia, as part of efforts to squeeze Russia's war economy. Trump is also planning a phone call with Putin amid escalating Russian attacks in Ukraine and has discussed broader sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector and financial institutions in coordination with the EU. While some EU nations have been hesitant to adopt harsher sanctions, Trump continues to push for a unified and tougher approach against countries supporting Russia economically.