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Senator Graham Warns India, China, Brazil of Tariffs on Russian Oil

7/22/2025

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Graham Warns Tariffs

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stark warning to India, China, and Brazil about looming severe tariffs on their Russian oil purchases. This aligns with President Trump's demand for full secondary tariffs if Russia doesn't engage in peace talks within 50 days, intensifying efforts to economically isolate Russia during the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

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Bessent Urges Tariffs

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on European allies to impose secondary tariffs on Russia, warning that nations buying sanctioned Russian oil could face tariffs as high as 100%. This bold strategy seeks to intensify pressure on Moscow amid the escalating Ukraine conflict, as President Trump pushes for a peace deal within 50 days.

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Graham Warns Tariffs

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stark warning to India, China, and Brazil about looming severe tariffs on their Russian oil purchases. This aligns with President Trump's demand for full secondary tariffs if Russia doesn't engage in peace talks within 50 days, intensifying efforts to economically isolate Russia during the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

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