US Says Europe Declined to Back Tariffs on India and China Over Russian Oil

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticized European countries for refusing to impose tariffs on India and China over their purchases of Russian oil. He said Washington had approached its allies to coordinate measures against energy purchases from Russia. Bessent added that the US needs to reassess its approach to sanctions and tariffs, particularly as they relate to energy supplies.

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