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US Tariff Exclusion of Russia Amid Ongoing Sanctions and Trade Dynamics

Trump's tariffs exclude Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Belarus due to existing sanctions and trade restrictions, focusing on other nations with trade surpluses.

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  1. White House defends not including Russia, North Korea on tariffs

    President Trump on Wednesday imposed a 10 percent baseline tax on goods being imported into the U.S.

    White House defends not including Russia, North Korea on tariffs

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  2. Russia not on Trump's tariff list

    Trump has generally taken a friendlier approach to Russia since his return to the White House.

    Russia not on Trump's tariff list

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  3. Sanctioned Russia Left Off Trump's Tariffs List

    U.S.-Russia trade fell from around $35 billion in 2021 to $3.5 billion as of last year due to sanctions imposed over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    Sanctioned Russia Left Off Trump's Tariffs List

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Updated: Apr 3rd, 2025, 1:47 PM ET

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The US under President Trump has excluded Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Belarus from a new 10% tariff list due to existing sanctions impacting their trade. Instead, the tariffs mainly target countries with trade surpluses. Trump has threatened higher tariffs on Russian oil to expedite negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces a 10% tariff on exports to the US, affecting smaller producers. The exclusion of Russia has drawn mixed reactions, particularly from Kremlin media, while US officials stress the effectiveness of current sanctions.

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  • The inclusion and exclusion of countries in tariffs reflects ongoing U.S. sanctions and foreign policy priorities, with Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Belarus exempt due to existing sanctions that limit trade.

  • Trump's administration continues to imply a mix of diplomacy and economic pressure against Russia, with threats of additional tariffs and sanctions in place amid negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

  • Despite the low volume of current trade, the U.S. is balancing its tariff policies with diplomatic efforts, like seeking access to Ukrainian minerals for strategic reasons.

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