President Donald Trump’s latest threat of a 100% tariff on Russia if no peace deal is reached in Ukraine within 50 days is drawing sharp criticism, and even mockery from leading economist Justin Wolfers.

US President Donald Trump’s latest threat of 100% tariffs on Russia would risk complicating relations with two nations crucial to his economic and strategic goals: China and India.Trump on Monday threatened tariffs of about 100% on Russia unless it reached a peace deal with Ukraine in the next 50 days,

In June 2025, Saudi Arabia emerged as the top buyer of Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO), overtaking India and Turkey, whose imports plunged by 49% and 33%, respectively. This spike is linked to soaring domestic electricity demand driven by extreme summer heat,

Donald Trump’s threat to impose secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil is probably more symbolic than practical, leading oil analyst and senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center,

The president also threatened new measures to increase economic pressure on Russia as he grows more frustrated with Putin.

Amidst Trump's threat of secondary tariffs on countries trading with Russia, will India's crude oil supply face uncertainty? Russia has become India's top oil supplier due to discounted rates, potential tariffs could disrupt this.

Trump accuses Obama of treason in escalating attacks over 2016 Russia probe U.S. President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of "treason" on Tuesday, accusing him, without providing evidence,