“Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” Trump said on his Truth Social site.
September 3, 2025Russia News Updates
US Holds Off Sanctions on China Over Russia Ties
“President Trump has not put tariffs on China because those negotiations are ongoing. And the war in Ukraine is certainly part of that discussion,” U.S. Ambassador Matthew Whitaker said.
September 2, 2025US Crude Oil Exports Surge After Summer Lull
Shipments are expected to surpass 4 million barrels a day in August and September, reaching levels not seen since the start of the year, according to some market participants.
August 20, 2025Trump Says US to Hike India’s Tariffs Over Russian Oil Buys
Trump last week announced a 25% rate on Indian exports. He also threatened more duties if India continued to buy oil from Russia.
August 4, 2025Trump Threatens Russia With 100% Tariffs Over Ukraine
President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine.
July 14, 2025Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.
January 16, 2025US Final Rule Bans Smart Cars With Russian, Chinese Tech
The Biden administration has finalized a rule that effectively bans new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology from American roads.
January 14, 2025Oil Tanker Rates Soar on Biden Sanctions Against Russia
Oil tanker rates jumped as the Biden administration’s sanctions on Russia’s petroleum trade threaten to cut the supply of ships while forcing traders to seek alternative sources of crude.
January 13, 2025Biden Expands Russia Sanctions in Final Days in Office
The outgoing Democratic administration billed the new sanctions as the most significant to date against Moscow’s oil and liquefied natural gas sectors, the driver of Russia’s economy.
January 10, 2025Tanker Rates Hit by OPEC+ Delays, Weak China Demand
The Baltic Exchange’s TD3C Index, which reflects rates for VLCCs on the Middle-East-to-Asia route, dropped to so-called Worldscale 39.05 on Dec. 13.
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