Trump’s Tariffs on Russian Energy: A High-Stakes Gamble or Strategic Misstep?

President Donald Trump has long championed tariffs as a versatile tool of American power—employed to protect U.S. industries, combat illegal immigration, and fund tax cuts. Now, with Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine continuing unabated despite massive military and financial pressure, Trump is turning again to tariffs in a bid to force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. On the surface, imposing 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas might seem like a decisive strike against Moscow’s economic lifeline. Yet beneath this move lies a complex web of consequences for America’s national interests and global stability. Do Tariffs Alone...