US EditionChina Opposes US Pushing for Tariffs over Russian Oil Purchase
China warns of swift retaliation against US-led tariffs targeting its Russian oil imports, denouncing the measures as illegal unilateral sanctions and economic coercion.
- On Monday, China condemned the US initiative urging its allies, including G7 and NATO members, to implement tariffs targeting countries that import Russian oil, particularly singling out China.
- This came after renewed US initiatives, including statements from President Trump and the Treasury Department, advocating for the G7 to apply 50 to 100 percent additional tariffs targeting Chinese and Indian imports linked to their purchases of Russian oil.
- A Chinese government official defended Beijing’s energy collaboration with Russia as lawful and beyond criticism, while condemning US measures as unilateral intimidation and economic pressure.
- Lin stated that China would respond firmly to safeguard its national sovereignty, security, and developmental goals if its lawful rights were violated, emphasizing that dialogue and negotiation remain the sole practical means to resolve the issue.
- The dispute highlights escalating tensions over global trade rules and suggests potential retaliatory measures by China amid ongoing diplomatic talks with the US held in Spain on that day.
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China opposes US pushing for tariffs over Russian oil purchase
BEIJING: China on Monday said it firmly opposed the United States calling on the G7 and NATO countries to impose secondary tariffs over purchases of Russian oil, pledging to take measures to safeguard its rights and interests. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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