A wave of warnings from US officials, including Senator Lindsey Graham and the Trump administration, threatens to impose massive tariffs—up to 100% or even 500%—on countries like India, China, and Brazil if they continue purchasing Russian oil.
The US aims to cut off Russia's financial lifelines amid the ongoing Ukraine war by targeting its major oil buyers with secondary sanctions. NATO and US leaders are urging allies to join these efforts, but targeted countries have pushed back, citing double standards and defending their energy interests. The proposed tariffs are intended to pressure Russia into peace negotiations, but critics question their effectiveness and warn of global economic fallout.
India and China have signaled they are prepared to withstand US pressure and seek alternative strategies to secure their energy needs.
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