Trump floats 200% tariffs on Russia and Ukraine, admits limits

President Donald Trump suggested imposing 200% tariffs on Russia and Ukraine, claiming tariffs helped end eight wars, five of which were resolved through such threats. He made the remarks at a campaign rally on Friday, October 23. Trump said the tariff threat could potentially be applied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but immediately acknowledged it would not work because the United States does not import enough goods from either country for the measure to be effective. The statement follows Trump's earlier threat to impose harsh tariffs on European goods or halt trade with the European Union if the bloc grants Canada the status of first "associate member."