Trump's Iran Oil Sanctions Hinge on Whether He Targets China

The Trump administration has threatened secondary sanctions against any country that economically supports Iran. China is the dominant buyer of Iranian crude oil, absorbing roughly 90% of Iran's total oil exports. This makes Beijing the central figure in determining whether Trump's pressure campaign against Tehran can succeed. Analysts are questioning whether the US will realistically extend these sanctions to China, given the economic and diplomatic stakes involved. Without targeting Chinese buyers, experts suggest the so-called 'economic D-Day' for Iran may have limited effectiveness.