A wave of warnings from US Senator Lindsey Graham and former President Donald Trump has put India, China, and Brazil in the crosshairs for continuing to import Russian oil despite Western sanctions.
The US is threatening to impose 100% or even 500% tariffs on goods from these countries if they do not halt their trade with Russia, aiming to cut off Moscow's revenue amid the ongoing Ukraine war. NATO leaders have echoed these threats, urging these nations to pressure Russia into peace talks or face severe economic consequences. India and China have pushed back, citing energy security needs and accusing the West of double standards, while experts warn such tariffs could spike global oil prices and backfire economically.
The standoff highlights deepening geopolitical rifts and the global fallout from efforts to isolate Russia.
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