# President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to NATO allies in a letter on Saturday, saying the US will issue “major” sanctions on Russia only when they agree to do the same and stop buying oil from Russia. Meeting Trump’s demands would mark a major shift among the alliance, and there are major questions as to whether there would be collective interest in taking these steps. The president also called on NATO countries to significantly ramp up tariffs on China in a show of force. Trump added that Russia’s war in Ukraine would end “quickly” if those steps were taken.
Trump issues an ultimatum for NATO countries on Russia sanctions