Trump threatens tariffs for Russia if it doesn’t ‘make a deal’ with Ukraine soon

By Mike Brest

Published January 22, 2025 12:39pm ET

President Donald Trump told Russia to come to the negotiating table to end its war in Ukraine or face additional penalties imposed by his administration.

“We can do it the easy way, or the hard way – and the easy way is always better,” Trump said Wednesday on Truth Social. “It’s time to ‘MAKE A DEAL.’ NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!”