Trump Pushes for Expanded Russia Trade—But There’s a Catch

Geopolitical whiplash in 2025 as the former president pivots to Moscow—with strings attached.

The fine print nobody's reading: Trump's 'pro-business' move comes with a carveout for legacy energy players, because of course it does. Watch the ruble rally while DC think tanks lose their minds.

Why crypto traders should care: Every geopolitical shakeup sends fresh capital fleeing toward decentralized assets. This time? Expect a surge in BTC-RUB pairs as sanctions workarounds go digital.

Bonus cynicism: 'Economic diplomacy' is just Wall Street-speak for 'we found cheaper labor.'

Trump Says US Ready to Seek New Trade Deals With Russia, Places a Major Condition

Trump revealed that the US is ready to boost trade with Russia, and the condition is that the Putin administration must withdraw from the Ukraine war and declare peace. The President explained that Russia has lots of rare earth minerals which US firms can use. Several countries are now looking towards rare earth metals as the supply is limited, with huge competition.

said Trump during his Turnberry, Scotland visit. However, he stressed that it can be achieved only if Russia stops the war against Ukraine.

In addition, Trump said that he WOULD impose secondary sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not reached. The secondary sanctions would be imposed in two weeks if the Putin administration does not fall in line.he said.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the US imposed sanctions on its economy. Even after three years, the Putin administration has yet to end the war. The supply of crude oil to Europe is hit due to the sanctions, and Russia is selling it through other countries.