US Threatens Crushing Tariffs on India, China, Brazil Over Russian Oil Imports

A wave of warnings from US Senator Lindsey Graham and other American officials signals a dramatic escalation in pressure on India, China, and Brazil to halt imports of Russian oil. The US, backed by some NATO allies, is threatening to impose 100% or even 500% tariffs on goods from these countries if they continue buying Russian energy, aiming to cut off Russia's financial lifeline amid the Ukraine war. India and others have pushed back, citing energy security needs and accusing the West of double standards, as the EU remains a major buyer of Russian LNG. The proposed 'secondary sanctions' could disrupt global oil markets and strain diplomatic ties, but many analysts doubt their effectiveness and warn of unintended consequences, such as higher global oil prices. The standoff highlights growing geopolitical tensions and the complex global fallout from efforts to isolate Russia economically.