What to know today
- The Trump administration will unveil its long-planned reciprocal tariffs this week, which are expected to include all nations, not just those with whom the United States has a trade imbalance. Separately, U.S. tariffs on foreign-made autos and parts will also go into effect.
- Trump will sign executive orders in the afternoon.
- The Supreme Court hears arguments this morning on whether a group of religious-affiliated charities should be eligible for a tax exemption.
United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was “p***** off” at his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and would slap additional financial penalties on the sale of Russian oil if he did not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The comments marked a sharp change in tone from Trump, who has been open to peace negotiations with Moscow since his second term began in January.
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Here is more about what happened, what Trump’s threat could involve, and why this is significant for Putin’s war on Ukraine, and for countries that buy Russian oil.
What did Trump say about Putin?
During an interview with NBC on Sunday, Trump said he was “very angry” and “p***** off” over Putin questioning the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump argued that any move seeking to replace Zelenskyy as the leader of Ukraine would inevitably delay the prospects of a ceasefire.
However, Trump did add that Putin knew he was angry with him. He said he and Putin had “a very good relationship” and “the anger dissipates quickly … if he does the right thing”.
