Russia may face Trump tariffs in 50 days, what does US import from Russia?
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NATO Warns China, India, Brazil of 100% Tariffs Over Russia Trade
Above: Mark Rutte speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill on July 15, 2025. Image copyright: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
This is nothing but a blatant example of economic blackmail disguised as diplomacy. NATO's unelected secretary-general is threatening sovereign nations for conducting legitimate trade, acting like he rules the world. Secondary sanctions represent imperial overreach that punishes countries for refusing to bow to Western demands.
Pro-establishment narrative
These measures are necessary to cut off Putin's war funding and force serious peace negotiations. So far, Russia has been able to circumvent direct sanctions by selling oil to countries such as Brazil, China and India, so secondary sanctions targeting these buyers could finally pressure Moscow to end its brutal invasion of Ukraine.