Trade tensions rise as Trump shifts stance on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump is struggling to hide his frustration with certain countries. Tensions with Russia continue, and he is threatening sanctions on nations indirectly supporting them in the war against Ukraine. Trump has changed his stance on Russia, acknowledging that Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted. Ukraine has been granted access to previously withheld military aid. His approach aims to benefit US defence contractors and offer Ukraine a lifeline in the war, without upsetting US taxpayers and his isolationist supporters. Sanctions have also been threatened on countries purchasing Russia's...