Krasnov strikes again! Until there is evidence to counter this theory, it satisfies Occam's Razor.
Because we have embargoed all Russian trade. I hope more folks realize this.
Russia remains a key supplier of resources critical to U.S. industry (titanium, palladium, uranium). While technically replaceable, developing alternative sources would take years. This makes the current moment less than ideal for imposing higher tariffs on Russia, particularly when the priority is to reindustrialize the U.S.
the same is true for other countries on this list. nearly all of them for example
I wasn’t claiming this was the only reason, just that it’s one possible factor. Here are some sources that highlight Russia’s role in supplying critical materials like palladium, titanium (via Kazakhstan), and nuclear fuel. While alternative sources exist, replacing Russian supplies isn’t immediate or simple.
Import Sources (2019–22): Palladium: Russia, 32%; South Africa, 31%; Italy, 8%; Canada, 7%; and other, 22%. Source: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2024/mcs2024-platinum-group.pdf
Palladium is critical to the U.S. economy and national security. Russia is the largest supplier of the metal to the United States. Source: https://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/executive_briefings/ebot_russia_palladium_and_semiconductors.pdf
Apparently there was no titanium sponge import directly from Russia since 2022 sanctions. However 9% of imports come from Kazakhstan (VSMPO-AVISMA subsidiaries) Source: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2024/mcs2024-titanium.pdf
US scrambles to break reliance on Russian nuclear fuel Russia had a monopoly on HALEU until recently. Despite U.S. effort to remedy tis issue for them their nuclear industry still faces challenges in meeting its HALEU needs domestically. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/7ead1252-70a5-4258-8d0c-b01a65bd61f1
It’s almost like they couldn’t get this from Canada anymore…for some reason…
I find it funny than instead of at least imposing 10% tariff by default on Russia and selectively exempt critical resources. Russian wasn't listed at all.
Even an unoccupied island got 10% tariff by default.
It's more obvious than a sunrise that Trump doesn't work for America.
That finnish president sure talked some sense into him.
from here https://t.me/s/artjockey_lite
Dmitriev gave a statement following his meetings in the US. Let me remind you that this was actually the first visit of this level since the beginning of the war, and sanctions were temporarily lifted for it.
As a result:
The timing of a new round of negotiations between the US and Russia will be determined in the near future;
The resumption of direct air travel is under discussion;
US businesses are ready to take the place of companies that left from the EU [they know how to appeal to Trump];
Overall, the US is taking a constructive stance and behaving respectfully.
Judging by the statements, the talks were successful, but in practice — the truth is in the outcome. We'll see whether there are any developments soon regarding the implementation of Russia's conditions for a "maritime truce" or, on the contrary, whether Russia will make concessions and agree to it without sanctions being lifted.
Also, a reminder that in a few days, a Ukrainian delegation is set to hold negotiations in the US regarding a resource deal that Trump has already openly referred to as part of a peace agreement.
All in all, it looks like another round of diplomacy may take place next week. A maritime truce and a signed deal by Ukraine could be on the horizon. If that happens — or even if specific dates are set — the chances of a full ceasefire by the end of the month will significantly increase.
I wonder why
This would be terminally shameful to anybody who wasn't completely immune to shame.
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