Trump to Meet Russia Wednesday to Decide on Sanctions, Tariff Percentage Vague Amid 'Quite a Bit' of Russian Oil

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian officials on Wednesday to discuss sanctions related to countries purchasing Russian energy. Trump has not specified the details of potential tariffs but acknowledged the possibility of imposing sanctions. He indicated that a determination on sanctions will be made following the meeting. Trump referenced a "quite a bit" of Russian oil involved in the context of possible tariffs, but he has kept the specifics, including any percentage rates, vague. The meeting and subsequent decisions come amid rising tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding Russian energy exports.