Trump Warns Ukraine on Minerals Deal

President Donald Trump has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against backing out of a rare earth minerals deal with the U.S., suggesting that it would lead to 'big, big problems' for Ukraine. Trump, who is attempting to broker a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, has also expressed skepticism about Ukraine's potential NATO membership. Concurrently, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening to impose secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, notably targeting India and China, if Russia is deemed responsible for hindering peace efforts. These tariffs could significantly impact global oil markets and exacerbate geopolitical tensions. Trump hopes these measures will pressure Russia to negotiate a ceasefire, but the credibility and potential consequences of such threats remain uncertain.