The US, led by Senator Lindsey Graham and supported by former President Donald Trump, is threatening to impose massive secondary tariffs—up to 100% or more—on countries that continue to buy Russian oil, specifically targeting India, China, and Brazil.
This move is intended to cut off Russia's oil revenue and pressure President Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The US is urging European allies to join in these secondary sanctions, while NATO officials have echoed warnings to Russia's trading partners. India and China have pushed back, citing energy security and accusing the West of double standards.
The effectiveness and global economic impact of such tariffs remain uncertain, but the threat marks a significant escalation in economic pressure on Russia and its allies.
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