For the Republican, the purchases of this fuel from Russia by NATO countries ‘weaken greatly’ the negotiation position of the bloc
The president of the, said he was willing to impose “severe sanctions” against, but conditioned the measure to the full support of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ().
In a letter released on Saturday (13), through its social network, Truth Social, Trump criticized the purchase of Russian by some allies and suggested high tariffs against the end of the end of the war on.
According to Trump, Russian oil purchases by NATO countries “weaken greatly” the negotiation position of the bloc. He has stated that he will only adopt new sanctions if all members stop importing Russia’s energy and apply 50% to 100% rates on Chinese products.
“I am ready to impose severe sanctions on Russia when all NATO nations have agreed and began to do the same, and when all NATO nations stop buying oil from Russia,” the US president said.
“As you know, NATO’s commitment to victory has been much less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian oil, for some, has been shocking! This greatly weakens its negotiation position and bargaining power over Russia,” Trump added.
He said he could end the war in 24 hours. Then, while negotiating with Russia, he threatened to cut the gun supply to Ukraine. In July, it signaled a new enthusiasm to support the Ukrainians.
Trump has already called “genius,” while blaming Ukraine for the war and humiliated his president before the world press. After a meeting with the NATO head on July 14, Trump said he was “disappointed” with Russian leader, who ignored his peaceful appeals, sent more soldiers to the battlefield and launched a rain of missiles over Ukrainian cities.
Following, Trump gave Russia a 50 -day ultimatum ending the fighting or facing economic punishments with the United States, imposing secondary tariffs on any country that buying Russian products, especially oil.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Nátaly Tenório
