The US, led by Senator Lindsey Graham and supported by the Trump administration, is threatening to impose 100% tariffs on countries like India, China, and Brazil if they continue to import oil from Russia.
This move is part of a broader push to cut off Russia's financial support amid its ongoing war in Ukraine, with bipartisan support in Congress for even harsher 'sledgehammer' sanctions. The US is urging European allies to join in these secondary sanctions, while NATO officials have also warned BRICS nations of potential economic consequences. India and China have pushed back, citing energy security and accusing the West of double standards.
The effectiveness and global impact of these proposed tariffs remain uncertain, as targeted countries signal readiness to seek alternative energy sources or resist Western pressure.
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