Trump Backs Sanctions on Countries Trading With Russia
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President Trump has expressed support for proposed Senate legislation that would impose sanctions on countries trading with Russia, specifically targeting major consumers of Russian energy like China and India.
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Original source
President Donald Trump said proposed Senate legislation to sanction countries conducting business with Russia would be "okay with me," his strongest indication yet that he would support a monthslong push to strangle Moscow's funding. The bill would allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 500% on imports from countries that buy Russian energy products and are not actively supporting Ukraine. This specifically targets major consumers of Russian energy, such as China and India. Russia Economy and government editor Tony Halpin joins Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on November 17, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.