A wave of warnings from US officials, including Senator Lindsey Graham and former President Donald Trump, has targeted India, China, and Brazil for continuing to import Russian oil amid the Ukraine war.
The US is threatening to impose massive tariffs—up to 100% or even 500%—on goods from these countries as a way to cut off Russia's financial lifeline and pressure Moscow to end its invasion of Ukraine. NATO leaders and US Treasury officials are urging European allies to join in these secondary sanctions, while India and China have pushed back, citing energy security and accusing the West of double standards. The proposed measures have sparked international debate about their effectiveness and the potential for economic retaliation.
Despite the threats, India has stated it can secure oil from alternative sources if needed, and both India and China remain defiant against US pressure.
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