**US to Impose Tariffs on 15 Countries, Including Russia**
The US is getting ready to put tariffs on 15 countries, including Russia. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal on March 23.
The White House has been saying that some trading partners are being unfair and have been threatening to impose heavy penalties, including Russia. They want a peace deal with Ukraine, which Russia is fighting.
The new tariffs will be put in place on April 2. While they’re not as severe as previously thought, they still mark a change from decades of free trade.
**Which Countries Will Be Affected?**
Russia, Australia, Canada, the EU, and China are among those who will face tariffs of 15%. The US Treasury Secretary has called them the “dirty 15”.
The US is in a dispute with Russia over Ukraine. Sanctions have been put in place by the US and other countries against Russia for its actions.
**What Did Trump Say?**
President Donald Trump wants to use tariffs and sanctions to pressure Russia into making peace with Ukraine. He’s even called April 2 “Liberation Day”, saying it will free the US from unfair trade practices.
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