Mark Rutte's comment came a day after Donald Trump threatened "biting" secondary tariffs of 100% on the buyers of Russian exports unless there is a peace deal in 50 days.

The United States may impose 100% tariffs on China, India, and Brazil if Russia refuses to sign a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days, states NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, according to The Guardian.

NATO warns India, China, & Brazil of secondary sanctions if they continue trade with Russia amid Ukraine conflict. US senators push for tougher penalties

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Brazil, China and India will face secondary sanctions from the US if Russia doesn’t negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine, and said they should lean on President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discusses his Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump and efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine on 'Special Report.'

If you are in Beijing, Delhi or Brasilia and you know this applies to you, you can call Vladimir Putin and say: ‘Hey, buddy, we still buy from you, but you have to be serious about negotiating a ceasefire or a peace agreement,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told President Trump at the White House on Monday that Europe is "stepping up" when it comes to paying for the war in Ukraine NATO SECRETARY GENERAL MARK RUTTE: Mr. President,

President Donald Trump will meet with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte to announce plans to sell weaponry that they can then pass to Ukraine for its war with Russia.