The US, led by figures like Senator Lindsey Graham and supported by the Trump administration, is ramping up threats to impose massive tariffs—up to 100%—on countries that continue to import Russian oil, specifically targeting India, China, and Brazil.
The move is intended to cut off financial support for Russia's war in Ukraine by pressuring its main oil customers. US officials have also urged European allies to join in with secondary sanctions, while NATO leadership has echoed warnings to Russia's trading partners. India and China have pushed back, citing double standards and asserting their right to secure energy supplies.
The effectiveness and global economic impact of such tariffs remain uncertain, with critics suggesting the threats may be more symbolic than practical.
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