Washington (The COW News Digital) U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that any country engaging in business with Russia could face strict sanctions. Speaking to reporters, the Republican leader said his administration is working on legislation to target nations maintaining commercial ties with Moscow.
Trump also indicated that Iran could be added to the list of countries subject to these measures, highlighting the broad scope of potential sanctions. “I proposed that countries doing business with Russia should face strong restrictions,” he said, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to penalizing economic cooperation with the Russian government.
According to the President, the proposed sanctions aim to pressure nations into reconsidering trade and investment activities that could support Russia economically. The measures would form part of a broader strategy to isolate Moscow on the global stage and counter its geopolitical influence.
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The U.S. administration has repeatedly used economic sanctions as a tool to enforce foreign policy objectives, particularly against nations perceived as threatening international security or engaging in destabilizing activities. Experts suggest that extending sanctions to countries conducting routine business with Russia would mark a significant escalation in Washington’s approach to international trade enforcement.
Trump’s announcement comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia, with lawmakers in Congress reportedly drafting legislation to formalize these restrictions. While the exact list of targeted countries has not been released, the President’s comments indicate that nations maintaining economic ties with Moscow could face penalties ranging from trade restrictions to financial sanctions.
The announcement is expected to generate debate among U.S. allies and global trading partners, who may need to evaluate the implications for their own economic engagements with Russia. Analysts predict that such sanctions could disrupt international trade flows and compel countries to weigh their diplomatic and economic priorities carefully.
The proposed measures underline the Trump administration’s strategy of using economic leverage to achieve strategic objectives, reinforcing Washington’s stance that international commerce cannot come at the expense of security and geopolitical stability.
