US Threatens 100% Tariffs on China, Turkey, India Over Russian Oil Imports
The US is reportedly considering 100% tariffs on China, Turkey, and India under a new 'hellish sanctions' law due to their continued large-scale imports of Russian oil. Over eight months of 2026, China imported 585 million barrels and India 453 million barrels from Russia. This escalation could significantly disrupt global energy trade and force major importers to choose between US market access and Russian supply.
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India Vows Countermeasures Against US Sanctions on Russian-Iranian Energy
India's Foreign Ministry has confirmed its intent to implement unspecified countermeasures to protect its energy security and trade interests against new US sanctions targeting Russian and Iranian energy ties. This marks a rare public rebuke of US policy by India, signaling potential friction in bilateral relations. The exact nature and impact of India's countermeasures and the full scope of US tariffs remain uncertain.