The White House's decision to exclude Russia from a new round of global tariffs has stirred controversy, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributing the omission to existing sanctions that limit trade. Despite the low volume of U.S.-Russia trade, critics argue that this move might reflect a political calculation rather than a genuine economic strategy. Leavitt noted that other countries facing significant restrictions, like Cuba and North Korea, were also omitted, but the lack of tariffs against Russia raises questions about Trump's stance toward Moscow amidst ongoing tensions over Ukraine.
The omission of Russia from the new tariffs was explained by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, noting existing sanctions already limit meaningful trade.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the omission by highlighting that countries like Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea were also excluded due to high restrictions.
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