Donald Trump is urging the European Union to implement tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He wants to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push for an end to the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides discussed new strategies to weaken Russia\u2019s economy. According to a source, Trump pressed for the maximum tariffs on China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the \u201cfirst day\u201d of his presidency. Peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv remain stalled. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukraine have escalated sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump revealed on Tuesday that he intends to speak with Putin soon. He expects the call to take place this week or early next week. China and India are among Russia\u2019s top oil buyers. Their purchases sustain Russia\u2019s economy and fund its war effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last month, Washington imposed tariffs of 50 percent on Indian goods. The measure included a 25 percent penalty tied to India\u2019s trade with Russia. The EU has pledged to reduce reliance on Russian energy. Still, nearly 19 percent of its natural gas imports come from Moscow. If Brussels follows Trump\u2019s demand, it would mark a major policy shift. Europe has so far relied on sanctions rather than tariffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump\u2019s push followed remarks from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He said Washington is ready to escalate economic pressure. But he emphasized that stronger European support is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the weekend, a Russian missile struck Ukraine\u2019s main government building in Kyiv. Analysts described the strike as both symbolic and highly escalatory. Ukraine reported its heaviest wave of airstrikes since the start of the war. Officials said Russia launched 810 drones and 13 missiles. On Tuesday, a Russian glide bomb killed more than 20 civilians in Donetsk. They had been waiting in line to collect their pensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump said he was \u201cnot happy with the whole situation.\u201d He threatened Moscow with stronger sanctions. He had made similar warnings before, but Putin ignored them. A summit in Alaska last month ended without progress toward peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump confirmed that talks with India over trade barriers are ongoing. He plans to call Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks. Trump expressed confidence that the discussions would reach a \u201csuccessful conclusion.\u201d Modi echoed Trump\u2019s optimism and praised the strong partnership. \u201cOur teams are working to finalize the discussions quickly. I also look forward to speaking with President Trump,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Analysts see Trump\u2019s remarks as a sign of warming ties after earlier trade talks collapsed. Last week, Trump highlighted the \u201cspecial relationship\u201d with India. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing to worry about,\u201d he said. \u201cSometimes we just have small disagreements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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