US Threatens Crushing Tariffs on India, China, and Brazil Over Russian Oil Trade

A wave of warnings from US officials, including Senator Lindsey Graham, signals that the US may impose 100% tariffs or secondary sanctions on countries like India, China, and Brazil if they continue to import Russian oil.

The move is intended to cut off financial support to Russia amid its ongoing war in Ukraine, but has sparked backlash and accusations of double standards, especially from India, which cites energy security as its top priority. NATO and the EU are also pressuring these nations to reduce ties with Russia, while the targeted countries argue that Western nations themselves continue significant trade with Russia. India and China have indicated they can secure alternative energy sources if needed, and have pushed back against what they see as unfair targeting.

The escalating rhetoric highlights deepening global divisions over the Ukraine conflict and the use of economic warfare.