<h1>Foreign minister dismisses US president's 100 percent tariff threat over Ukraine settlement deadline</h1> A foreign minister dismissed a US president's threat to impose 100 percent tariffs on their country and trading partners if no Ukraine settlement agreement is reached within 50 days. The minister stated their nation is already under unprecedented sanctions and can withstand additional economic measures, citing assessments from independent Western economists. The official questioned the motivation behind the 50-day deadline, noting previous similar ultimatums. The statement was made during a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers meeting, where members also reaffirmed support for peaceful nuclear energy rights.