⛽️ The U.S. threatens China with 100% tariffs for purchasing Russian oil

💬 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a sharp warning to China: if Beijing continues purchasing Russian oil, Washington will impose tariffs of up to 100% — or even up to 500%, according to the official.

Source: Pryamyi

📍 The statement followed two days of U.S.-China trade talks in Stockholm, as reported by Reuters.

📢 “President Trump has the authority to impose tariffs up to 500% on countries that buy oil circumventing sanctions. So anyone purchasing Russian oil should be prepared,” Bessent emphasized.

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🇨🇳 In response, Chinese representatives stated that China would protect its energy independence and act according to its internal policy.

🗨️ “The Chinese take sovereignty very seriously. We don’t want to violate it — that’s why they’re prepared to pay 100% tariffs,” Bessent noted.

📊 For context: China is the largest buyer of Russian oil, consuming about 2 million barrels per day, which serves as a key funding source for russia’s war machine.

⚠️ If such tariffs are implemented, it could lead to a serious escalation in U.S.-China trade relations and significantly impact the global oil market.