President Trump urged the EU to impose up to 100% tariffs on China and India to pressure Russia over the Ukraine war. This demand, made during a meeting with EU officials, follows intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine, including a missile strike on Kyiv's main government building. Trump also plans to speak with Putin and Modi to discuss peace efforts and trade barriers respectively. The US already imposed tariffs on India for its transactions with Russia, while the EU remains partially dependent on Russian gas. Trump's proposal marks a potential shift in EU strategy from sanctions to trade levies.

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