ЁЯЗ║ЁЯЗ╕ President Donald Trump has reportedly urged the European Union to impose 100% tariffs on India and China, aiming to pressure Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine. The rationale? Both India and China are among the largest buyers of Russian oil, which remains a major revenue stream for Moscow.
ЁЯФН What’s Behind the Request:
Trump made the appeal during a conference call with EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan and other officials.
He suggested the U.S. would match the EU’s tariffs if they agreed to the move.
The proposal marks a shift from the EU’s current strategy, which has leaned more on targeted sanctions than sweeping tariffs.
ЁЯМН Geopolitical Context:
India reportedly sourced 35% of its oil from Russia in the first half of 2025.
Trump had already raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, citing its energy ties with Russia.
Despite China being the top importer of Russian oil, the U.S. has so far held off on additional tariffs, maintaining a 30% duty on Chinese imports.
ЁЯзн EU’s Position:
EU officials are hesitant to adopt Trump’s proposal, citing risks to ongoing trade negotiations with India and China.
The bloc prefers sanctions on specific entities over broad tariffs, which require lengthy legal investigations.
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