President Donald Trump has reportedly called on the European Union (EU) to levy tariffs of up to 100% on China and India as part of a coordinated effort to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
Trump Urges EU cooperation On Russia Sanctions, Tariffs Loom
Trump made the request during a Tuesday meeting in Washington between senior U.S. and EU officials, the Financial Times reported. The discussion focused on strategies to increase the economic pressure on Moscow amid the war.
Trump’s request depends on EU participation. The U.S. is ready to “mirror” any tariffs the EU imposes on China and India, which …