US Says Europe Refused to Join Push for Tariffs on India, China over Russian Oil

'Why should the US bear the burden?': Treasury chief Bessent says Europe refused tariffs on India, China over Russia

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said European countries refused Washington's request to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for purchasing Russian oil, questioning why the United States should bear the economic burden of pressuring Moscow alone.

US says Europe refused to join push for tariffs on India, China over Russian oil

Scott Bessent has criticized European nations for refusing to impose tariffs on India and China, which purchase Russian oil. He highlighted that the US has approached its allies to coordinate actions against energy purchases from Russia. Bessent emphasized the need for the US to reassess its strategy regarding sanctions and tariffs, especially with respect to energy supplies.

"We Asked European Allies to Put Secondary Tariffs on India and China for Buying Russian Oil, They Refused: Scott Bessent

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said European countries refused Washington's request to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for purchasing Russian oil, questioning why the United States should bear the economic burden of pressuring Moscow alone. World News | "We Asked European Allies to Put Secondary Tariffs on India and China for Buying Russian Oil, They Refused: Scott Bessen…

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Europe Refused Tariffs on India, China Over Russian Oil: Scott Bessent

“The only thing that has been lifted is the diesel embargo, and I will point out the UK in May waived their embargo on diesel and jet fuel made with Russian crude. So where’s the outrage for the rest of the world?” he said. Appearing earlier on the same programme, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised […]