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flag Trump threatens tariffs on Russia and allies over oil purchases, pushing tougher sanctions in Ukraine war.

flag Donald Trump, who has long called himself a "tariff man," continues to use tariffs as a central foreign policy tool in his second term, according to University of Chicago professor Paul Poast. flag Trump has criticized countries including India, Europe, and China for buying Russian oil despite the war in Ukraine, arguing such purchases fund Russia’s military. flag Poast described India’s approach as pragmatic, leveraging discounted oil without endorsing the war. flag Trump has threatened heavy tariffs on Russia if it does not end the conflict, warning of strong measures at the UN and urging NATO and European allies to strengthen sanctions. flag He expressed disappointment in Russian President Putin, claiming Russia suffers higher casualties than Ukraine, and emphasized the U.S. would lead with tougher actions if allies did not act.

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