Trump’s Final WARNING: End the War or Face a Trade Apocalypse

President Donald Trump has thrown down the gauntlet—giving Vladimir Putin 50 days to end the war in Ukraine or face a financial firestorm unlike anything Russia’s seen since the Cold War.

Speaking from the Oval Office with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at his side, Trump declared that the U.S. will unleash “very severe tariffs”—up to 100%—on Russia and any country still doing business with Moscow. That includes energy giants like China, India, and Germany. The message? Make peace or pay the price.

“I’m very unhappy with Putin,” Trump said. “I thought we’d have a deal two months ago. But it doesn’t seem to get there.”

The ultimatum marks a seismic shift in Trump’s foreign policy. Once accused of being soft on Russia, he’s now threatening to choke its economy and arm Ukraine with Patriot missiles and long-range weapons—funded by NATO allies, manufactured in the U.S., and shipped straight to the front lines.

Russia’s response? A cold shoulder. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called the ultimatum “unacceptable,” while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow needs “time to study” Trump’s demands. Translation: they’re not blinking yet.

Meanwhile, Ukraine is bracing for impact. President Zelenskyy welcomed the promised weapons but warned that 50 days is a long time when missiles are falling daily. Ukrainian generals say they need firepower now—not in September.

Trump’s threat runs parallel to a bipartisan Senate bill that would impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. But Trump wants control. He’s hinted that his own “secondary sanctions” will be faster, sharper, and more flexible.

“I hope we don’t have to do it,” Trump said. “But it’s all talk. And then missiles go into Kyiv and kill 60 people. It’s got to stop.”

With the deadline set for September 2, the world is watching. Will Putin fold? Will Trump follow through? Or will this be another round of geopolitical poker—with nuclear stakes and no clear winner?