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.
Key Takeaways
- 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.
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.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.