The US president has promised “a lot more” secondary sanctions on Russian trade partners

US President Donald Trump has said he could impose new sanctions on China as part of a broader effort to pressure countries that trade with Russia.

On Wednesday, Trump said he will double the tariffs on India to 50% by late August, accusing the South Asian nation of aiding Moscow in the Ukraine conflict by buying Russian oil.

Later that day at a press briefing at the White House, the president was asked whether he plans to extend additional tariffs to China.

“Could happen. Depends on how we do,” Trump said.

Asked about other nations’ purchases of Russian…

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