As Trump signs mineral deal with Ukraine, Russia jolts US amid China tariff war

Former Russian President and Putin aide Dmitry Medvedev has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, calling them a “blunder” that harms America’s allies while failing to pressure China effectively. Meanwhile, China has expressed willingness to negotiate tariff issues with the U.S., but only if Washington shows sincerity by removing its unilateral tariffs.