Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Russia, Announces NATO Weapons Deal

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. will impose “very severe tariffs” on Russia — up to 100% — if a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.

“We’re very, very unhappy with them,” Trump said during a White House meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

NATO and U.S. Strike Ukraine Weapons Deal

Trump and Rutte announced a new agreement where European nations will purchase U.S.-manufactured weapons for Ukraine.

“We’re not buying it, but we will manufacture it and they’re going to be paying for it,” Trump said. Rutte called the deal “really big,” adding that “Europeans are stepping up.”

Trump also confirmed that some Patriot missile systems would arrive in Ukraine “within days,” with more military equipment to follow in the next wave of aid.

Trump Revives Attacks on Biden’s Autopen Use

When asked about former President Joe Biden’s recent New York Times interview defending his use of the autopen for signing pardons, Trump dismissed Biden’s claims.

“I guarantee you he knew nothing about what he was signing,” Trump said, labeling the autopen controversy “one of the biggest scandals that we’ve had in 50 to 100 years.”

The comments continue Trump’s push to question Biden’s capacity while doubling down on his foreign policy moves, including his aggressive stance on Russia and commitment to arming Ukraine.

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