NextFin news, On Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the United States, former President Donald Trump publicly urged NATO member countries to stop buying oil from Russia, criticizing the continued purchases as 'shocking.'
Trump made these remarks via his social media platform Truth Social, emphasizing that NATO's commitment to winning the ongoing Ukraine conflict has been less than complete, partly due to some members' procurement of Russian oil.
In addition to addressing NATO members, Trump threatened to impose tariffs between 50% and 100% on China, signaling a tough stance on trade relations with the country. The announcement marks a continuation of Trump's assertive trade policies.
The statements come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Russia, NATO, and China, with energy supplies and trade tariffs being key points of contention.
These developments were reported by multiple news outlets including Sambad English, Scroll.in, and LatestLY on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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