USA They can introduce 25% duties On countries buying Russian oil. Under the threat of India and China.
Trump relied on pressure through trade: oil against duties, allies against Moscow.
China And India – The main addressees of the new decree. Washington strengthens the game on the oil front.
Donald Trump administration admits the introduction 25 percent duties Against the countries importing Russian oil. This is stated in the presidential decree.
| Country | Import of Russian oil | Potential duties of the United States |
|---|---|---|
| India | Large buyer | 25% |
| Other countries | Imported directly or indirectly | 25% |
| China | Large buyer | 25% |
“The Minister of Trade determines whether any country is imported directly or indirectly oil of the Russian Federation. If this is confirmed, it recommends measures, including the possibility of an additional adalor duty in the amount of 25% for the import of goods from this country ”– noted in the document.
The wording looks like a warning to ChinaWhich, along with India, remains one of the largest buyers of Russian oil.
Initially, Trump announced possible 100 percent duties For India, China and other countries cooperating with Moscow. However, he later clarified that “he did not call a specific size.” As a result, the decree appears in the decree 25%.
It is noteworthy that Trump’s decree on the 25-percent duties of the United States regarding India is called this: “Combating threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation.”
“The actions and policy of the Government of the Russian Federation continue to pose an unusual and extreme threat to national security and the foreign states of foreign policy”, – The document says.
This is clearly the beginning of sanctions pressure.
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