A wave of warnings from US officials, including Senator Lindsey Graham and former President Donald Trump, threatens to impose 100% or even 500% tariffs on countries like India, China, and Brazil if they continue to import Russian oil.
The move is part of a broader push to cut off Russia's financial lifelines amid its ongoing war in Ukraine, with the US urging allies to join in secondary sanctions. NATO leaders have echoed these threats, calling on major buyers to pressure Russia into peace talks. India and China have pushed back, citing energy security needs and accusing the West of double standards, while analysts question the effectiveness and practicality of such sweeping tariffs.
The escalating rhetoric signals a new front in economic warfare, with global energy markets and diplomatic relations hanging in the balance.
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