
Trump has the economic tools to end Russia’s war. He should use them
There are still many questions about what to expect from the Trump administration’s approach to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. With some in Congress questioning continued military aid and loans for Ukraine, the application of economic statecraft measures —such as sanctions, export controls, and tariffs — could be used more aggressively to push for Russia's withdrawal.
Sanctions were a key tool in the first Trump administration’s foreign policy strategy. However, we've heard little about how a