A wave of warnings from US officials, including Senator Lindsey Graham and former President Donald Trump, threatens severe economic consequences for countries like India, China, and Brazil if they continue importing Russian oil.
Proposed measures include imposing up to 100% or even 500% tariffs on goods from these nations, aiming to cut off Russia's financial lifeline amid the Ukraine war. The US is also urging European allies to join in secondary sanctions, escalating pressure on Russia's trading partners. India and China have pushed back, citing energy security needs and accusing the West of double standards, while analysts question the practical impact of such tariffs.
The standoff highlights deepening geopolitical tensions and the use of economic warfare as a tool in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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