Punish India to cease Putin? Trump’s tariff conundrum
Russian oil used to stream into Europe. Now, it may India and China as an alternative.
So, might Donald Trump’s newest tariff menace towards these international locations put a squeeze on Russia’s financial pipeline and assist convey an finish to the warfare in Ukraine?
Despite the nice and cozy phrases and powerful handshakes at their Alaskan summit, the Trump White House appears ready to strive new methods to hit Vladimir Putin within the pocket.
But has the failure of the western sanction regime to cripple the Russian economic system proven India and China that Trump’s commerce warfare bark is worse than his chew?
On at present’s episode, Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky’s economics and information editor Ed Conway about how the Russian power panorama has modified and the potential affect on peace in Ukraine.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill