A wave of warnings from US politicians, including Senator Lindsey Graham and former President Donald Trump, threatens to impose massive tariffs—up to 500%—on countries like India, China, and Brazil if they continue importing Russian oil. The move is intended to pressure Russia by targeting its trading partners, but has sparked backlash and accusations of double standards, especially from India, which argues that Western nations themselves continue to buy significant amounts of Russian energy. NATO and US officials are urging allies to join in these secondary sanctions, but skepticism remains about their effectiveness and potential global economic fallout. India has stated it can secure alternative oil supplies if needed and remains firm on prioritizing its own energy security. The escalating rhetoric highlights growing geopolitical tensions and the risk of broader economic disruption.
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