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Trump Envoy Floats Tariff-Free Zone for Ukraine at Davos

The idea remains an early-stage concept without a formal agreement.

Overview

  • U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said President Trump has talked about creating a tariff-free zone for Ukraine, calling the concept game-changing.
  • Witkoff described a model where firms could set up production in Ukraine and ship to the U.S. without tariffs, gaining a price advantage.
  • He said the approach could draw significant industrial relocation to Ukraine as part of post-war economic recovery.
  • Witkoff delivered the remarks at a Ukraine-focused event on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • Earlier reporting by Bloomberg indicated President Zelensky has been discussing a zero-tariff arrangement for select Ukrainian industrial regions as part of a recovery package.