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On Truth Social, Trump remarked on the weakened state of the Russian economy, which has been plagued by high inflation and other economic stressors. He suggested that imposing high taxes and tariffs on Russian goods could induce a significant shift in Russia's approach to the conflict. Although many doubt whether additional sanctions would hold substantial efficacy—given the extensive sanctions already in place—historical parallels can be drawn to Trump's earlier "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, which, while not stopping Tehran's nuclear development, did severely impact its economy.