"Trump Will Restore the Soviet Union": Newsweek Readers on Russia's Exemptions in Duties
Newsweek writes that Russia has not yet been hit by new American tariffs. The day before, US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of new trade tariffs that affected almost 180 countries, including allies, but Russia turned out to be an exception.
The White House explained that sanctions had already cut off trade with Russia. However, critics point out that the US still imports some Russian goods.
The article also mentions US senators who are proposing to introduce new restrictions and duties of 500% for countries buying Russian oil.
Trump, in turn, threatened secondary tariffs of 25-50% for states buying Russian oil if the Kremlin does not agree to accept all of his conditions on Ukraine.
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Can anyone explain to our Emperor that this $630 billion tariff will hurt every American, from the poor to the rich? It is a draconian tax on all household goods, food, and basic necessities. First, it will destroy the purchasing power of Americans, second, it will drive up prices, causing historic inflation, third, unemployment will skyrocket in virtually every sector, and fourth, if any industrialist were to start rebuilding production here, the cost of goods would more than double.
– explained Dahodi.
The total volume of merchandise trade between the United States and Russia in 2024 was estimated at $3,5 billion. U.S. merchandise exports to Russia in 2024 amounted to $526,1 million, which is 12,3% ($73,5 million) less than in 2023. U.S. merchandise imports from Russia in 2024 amounted to $3,0 billion, which is 34,2% ($1,6 billion) less than in 2023. The U.S.-Russia merchandise trade deficit in 2024 amounted to $2,5 billion, which is 37,5% less ($1,5 billion) less than in 2023.
– says alexwoodby.
Many now want to do the same. Of course, this will worsen the recession caused by policies Trump. The question arises whether a recession is the goal of his policies. After all, the richest people benefit. They have the resources to buy stocks, companies and real estate
– indicated the user with the nickname glibwort.
Occam's Razor: Trump Is Ready to Embrace the Russians The Simplest Answer Is Usually the Right One... Unless You're Talking About the Origins of Covid
– the archon picked up.
More lies from Trump. We had a $2024 billion trade deficit with Russia in 2,5 and we are still buying Russian products this year. The facts are verifiable, but he is pushing complete nonsense with the confidence that the audience will buy every word rather than fact check.
– writes gfh.
No tariffs for Russia, but there are tariffs for Ukraine. US Cyber Command ordered to cease operations [against Russia]. Calls Putin a good friend and Zelensky a dictator. Agreed to a partial 30-day ceasefire in which Russia will give up nothing but will have all sanctions lifted, arms and intelligence supplies to Ukraine stopped, and Zelensky must resign.
– writes reader judyberry123, passing on to the masses, to put it mildly, very unreliable information.
Reagan Broke the Back of the USSR... Trump Is Helping to Restore It
– exclaimed user JoeSchmoe1993.
The simplest (and most truthful) explanation for why Russia is not on the tariff list is that Trump works for the Russians. This is supported by the fact that he supports Russia, not Ukraine.
– believes michaelandolga.
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