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Trump Urges NATO to Cut Russian Oil Imports, Pushes for Tariffs on China to End Ukraine War

President Donald Trump has called on NATO allies to immediately stop purchasing Russian oil, warning that continued imports undermine the alliance’s leverage over Moscow. In a post on his social media platform, Trump described the practice as “shocking” and claimed it weakens NATO’s bargaining power in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump proposed that all NATO members not only ban Russian oil but also impose tariffs of 50% to 100% on Chinese goods, arguing that Beijing’s economic ties with Moscow give it significant influence over Russia’s actions. He suggested these measures remain in place until Russia halts its military operations in Ukraine. The appeal comes amid heightened tensions, following recent Russian drone incursions into NATO member Poland, and as U.S. lawmakers push for tougher sanctions. While some European nations, including Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia, continue to import Russian oil, Trump insists a united economic front could bring the conflict to a swift cl...

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China's Bold Counterstrike in Escalating Trade War

China has intensified the global trade war by imposing sweeping tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods, marking a significant escalation in its economic standoff with the United States. This move comes in response to President Donald Trump's recent "Liberation Day" tariffs, which raised U.S. tariff barriers to unprecedented levels. Beijing's retaliatory measures also include export controls on rare earth materials and the addition of several entities to its "unreliable entity" list.

The repercussions of this trade war are reverberating across global markets, with fears of a recession looming large. Major stock indices have suffered sharp declines, and investment banks are warning of a potential contraction in global trade volumes. As tensions rise, the World Trade Organization has been drawn into the fray, with China filing a lawsuit against the U.S. over its tariff policies.

This escalating conflict underscores the fragility of international trade relations and raises questions about the long-term impact on the global economy. Will cooler heads prevail, or is this just the beginning of a prolonged economic battle? Only time will tell.

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