U.S. Department of State: The U.S. has assessed the impact of new sanctions against Russia on itself

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The U.S. Department of State said that the U.S. has weighed all possible impacts of potential new measures against Russia, including those that might conflict with Washington's interests. Analysts had predicted that Trump would abandon secondary tariffs due to the risks.

On July 29, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated at a press briefing that the U.S. has considered all negative consequences that could result from imposing secondary sanctions on Russia and its trading partners, including those that may conflict with Washington's own interests.

When asked whether Washington was concerned that the implementation of secondary tariffs might have a counterproductive effect, she said, "I think we should all do it, which is to consider all forms of impact."

Bruce said that President Donald Trump would not make decisions in a rush.

"Such consequences, including those that may conflict with Washington's interests, were clearly considered from the beginning. We are ready to take necessary actions."

On July 14, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Russia and promised that if there was no progress in resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict within 50 days, he would impose "approximately 100%" secondary tariffs on Russia and its trading partners. This deadline was originally set to expire on September 1st.

However, on July 28, Trump said he was "very disappointed" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and shortened the deadline to 10-12 days. Later, he mentioned it again, stating that the countdown started on July 29.

Trump is unlikely to carry out the threat of imposing 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, partly because it could exacerbate inflationary pressures, cause oil prices to surge, and trigger a global economic collapse. Trump himself said he "was not worried" about the consequences of new sanctions against Russia on the global oil market.

The Kremlin said it had "learned" of Trump's statement. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federal Security Council Dmitry Medvedev emphasized that Russia is not Israel or Iran and will not accept ultimatums issued to it, warning that each such ultimatum is moving towards a war with the United States.

Zelenskyy said that Trump's decision would help end the conflict and thanked the American leader for his commitment to a ceasefire. The Kremlin, however, said that Kyiv would "not regard the decision made by Washington as a signal for peace, but as a signal to continue the war."

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