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US Threatens 100% Tariffs on Top Russian Oil Buyers

Senator Lindsey Graham’s warning underscores the administration’s readiness to hit key buyers with duties during stalled Senate action on harsher oil tariffs.

Senator Lindsey Graham warned that US is going to tear the hell out of India, China and Brazil if they continue to buy Russian oil.
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US VS INDIA, CHINA, RUSSIA BRAZIL

Overview

  • Senator Lindsey Graham warned on Fox News that President Trump will impose 100% tariffs on oil imports from India, China and Brazil if they persist in buying discounted Russian crude.
  • India, China and Brazil together account for nearly 80% of discounted Russian oil exports—deals characterized by Graham as “blood money” sustaining Putin’s war machine.
  • The bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, proposing up to 500% duties on secondary buyers, remains pending in the Senate during disputes over enforcement mandates and presidential waiver authority.
  • The Trump administration’s 50-day ultimatum to Moscow, issued July 14, remains active with continued US weapons shipments to Ukraine.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reinforced the threat of secondary sanctions, aligning allied pressure on major oil purchasers to push Russia toward peace negotiations.