American and European officials met on Monday evening at the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss options for increasing economic pressure on Russia, including the introduction of new sanctions and raising tariffs on imports of Russian oil.

In a recent meeting, American officials discussed tariff measures and sanctions, emphasizing that President Trump is willing to act to resolve the conflict, but requires the support of European partners. The meeting included representatives from various government agencies, and officials will meet again to continue discussions. Trump expressed confidence that a solution will be reached, despite the difficulties encountered in the negotiation process.