Trump Urges NATO Oil Ban, Threatens Russia Sanctions, China Tariffs

President Trump has intensified pressure on NATO allies, demanding a collective halt on purchasing Russian oil to strengthen sanctions against Russia and help end the Russia-Ukraine war. He criticized some NATO members for continuing to buy Russian oil, calling it "shocking" and weakening the alliance's negotiating power with Russia. Trump proposed that NATO impose 50 to 100 percent tariffs on China, to be lifted after the conflict ends, aiming to reduce China's influence over Russia. He emphasized that these measures, combined with unified sanctions, are essential to cutting off financial support for Russia's military aggression. Trump also distanced himself from the conflict, calling it "Biden and Zelenskyy’s war," and warned that patience with Putin is running out. The United States and G7 allies have echoed the call for unified economic pressure, while Russia’s recent drone incursions into NATO airspace have heightened tensions.