US Senator Lindsey Graham and former President Donald Trump have issued stark warnings to India, China, and Brazil, threatening to impose 100% or even 500% tariffs on their imports if they continue buying oil from Russia.
The move is intended to cut off Russia's financial support amid the ongoing Ukraine war, but has sparked backlash and concerns about global oil prices and diplomatic relations. India and China have defended their energy policies, citing double standards by Western nations and emphasizing their need for energy security. Experts warn that such tariffs could disrupt global oil markets and strain US relations with key partners.
NATO and EU leaders have echoed calls for sanctions, but targeted countries remain defiant, highlighting the complexity and potential fallout of secondary sanctions.
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