United States President Donald Trump again threatened countries that import oil from Russia with additional tariffs on Tuesday (5) during an event at the White House.
According to the Republican, who spoke for the first time about this possibility last month, partners of Moscow, such as China, India and Brazil, can receive new charges from the United States, which can reach 100%.
The decision may be announced by Trump on Wednesday (6). “We will make a decision on sanctions to countries that buy Russian energy after tomorrow’s meeting (Wednesday) With Russia, ”said the US president.
According to data from think tank Finnish Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)in 2024, Brazil was the second largest buyer of Russian diesel, behind only Turkey. In the first six months of the year, the Russian product represented 39.1% of the volume acquired by Brazil.
The deadline of the ultimatum given to Putin to sit at the negotiation table and end the war in Ukraine wins on Friday (8). So far, the dictator of Moscow has given no signs that he will accept the Republican’s request.
United States special envoy Steve Witkoff is in a meeting with Putin on Wednesday, the Russian state media said.
The additional 40% rate to the 10% already applied by the United States to Brazil is effective on Wednesday. India, another Russian commercial partner, should suffer 25% taxes on imported goods, as well as other possible penalties not yet specified by Trump.
