11 Sep, 2025
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Russia More Relieved Than Rattled by US Tariff Threat

The Russian stock exchange reacted positively to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Russia, rising 2.7%. This response may seem counterintuitive, given the threat of tariffs, but it reflects Russia’s expectation of even tougher sanctions from the Trump administration. Moscow had been bracing for more severe measures, so the 50-day delay before […]