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Donald Trump: “I was strongly considering sanctions and tariffs on Russia in hopes of forcing a settlement to end the war.”

On the recordMarch 6, 2025
I was strongly considering sanctions and tariffs on Russia in hopes of forcing a settlement to end the war.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump discusses potential sanctions against Russia to encourage peace negotiations.

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