The US, led by Senator Lindsey Graham and supported by former President Donald Trump, is threatening to impose 100% or higher tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian oil, specifically targeting India, China, and Brazil.
This move is intended to cut off financial support to Russia amid its ongoing war in Ukraine and to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations. The US is urging European allies to join in these 'secondary sanctions' to maximize their impact. India and China have pushed back, citing their own energy security needs and accusing the West of double standards.
The proposed tariffs and sanctions could disrupt global oil markets and strain diplomatic relations, but their effectiveness remains uncertain.
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