Tariffs as Tactical Tactic: Will Economic Pressure Bring Putin to the Table? The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for four years, with diplomatic efforts thus far failing to yield a resolution.
To turn the economic screws on Russia, the Trump administration is backing a bill that would impose heavy tariffs on Russian oil purchases – a move that could significantly impact Moscow's ability to fund its military campaigns.
Some view this as a clever tactical maneuver, but it's worth considering whether economic pressure alone can be an effective means of bringing Vladimir Putin to the table.