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U.S. President Donald Trump asked NATO countries – including Canada – to impose steep tariffs on China as a pressure tactic to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The president posted the letter, addressed to “ALL NATO NATIONS AND, THE WORLD,” on Truth Social Saturday. He said he’s ready to do “major” sanctions on Russia and called for alliance-wide levies on China between 50-100 per cent. The tariffs would be removed after the war concludes, Trump added.

“China has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia, and these powerful Tariffs will break that grip,” he wrote.

In a statement to CTV News, a spokesperson for the finance minister said the G7 remains united in pressuring Russia over its war in Ukraine.

“Yesterday’s meeting of G7 finance ministers was productive and saw progress on several fronts, including on the more strategic use of Russian assets to support Ukraine’s defiance and the need to strengthen sanctions on Russia,” the spokesperson said.

“There is still work to be done, but all our G7 partners agree that we can and must do more to stop Russia’s war machinery. More discussions and steps – that build on yesterday’s progress and exert maximal pressure on Russia – will come in the weeks ahead.”

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