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Trump says he could impose more tariffs on China, similar to India duties, over Russian oil

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Posted on August 6, 2025

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he could announce further tariffs on China similar to the 25% duties announced earlier on India over its purchases of Russian oil,

Trump Considers Additional Tariffs on China Over Russian Oil Purchases

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he could announce further tariffs on China similar to the 25% duties announced earlier on India over its purchases of Russian oil, depending on what happens.

"Could happen," Trump told reporters, after saying he expected to announce more secondary sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

He gave no further details.

"It may happen ... I can't tell you yet," Trump said. "We did it with India. We're doing it probably with a couple of others. One of them could be China."

Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, on top of a 25% tariff announced previously, citing its continued purchases of Russian oil.

The White House order did not mention China, which is another big purchaser of Russian oil. Last week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned China that it could also face new tariffs if it continued buying Russian oil.

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Leslie Adler and Daniel Wallis)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump considers new tariffs on China due to Russian oil purchases.
  • India faced similar tariffs for buying Russian oil.
  • Trump hints at more secondary sanctions on Russia.
  • The White House has not yet mentioned China in official orders.
  • US Treasury warns China of potential tariffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Trump say about tariffs on China?
Trump mentioned that he could announce further tariffs on China similar to the duties imposed on India for its purchases of Russian oil.
What are the current tariffs imposed on India?
Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, on top of a previously announced 25% tariff, due to India's continued purchases of Russian oil.
Did the White House mention China in the tariff order?
No, the White House order did not mention China, despite it being a significant purchaser of Russian oil.
What did U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warn China about?
Scott Bessent warned China that it could face new tariffs if it continued its purchases of Russian oil.
What is the purpose of the potential tariffs?
The potential tariffs aim to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine and to respond to countries purchasing Russian oil.

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