Why Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could bite the US, its allies too
Briefly

China and India are expected to suffer the most severe impacts from escalating geopolitical tensions, with Europe and the United States also facing significant risks. Top US negotiator Steve Witkoff sought a ceasefire agreement from Russian President Putin amid rising frustrations over stalled peace talks. Trump has signaled a willingness to meet both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. However, he has threatened new economic measures against Russia if a ceasefire is not reached. Secondary tariffs targeting Russia’s trading partners have been proposed as a means to increase pressure on Moscow.
China and India would face severe impacts from the ongoing geopolitical tensions, followed by notable repercussions for Europe and risk to the US economy.
The US has imposed over 21,000 economic sanctions against Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, illustrating the scale of international responses.
Trump's secondary tariffs target Russia's trading partners directly, a strategic shift aiming to limit Russia's economic interactions while bearing potential risks for the US.
Despite months of negotiations, Trump has not succeeded in brokering peace, indicating the complexities and challenges of resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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