U.S. Moves Toward 500% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers

The "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025," which has recently gained massive momentum in the U.S. Senate, is being described as an "Economic Bunker Buster." This is no longer just a threat; it is a strategic tool designed to force major economies to stop funding the Russian war machine.

The "Bone-Crushing" Provision

Under this proposed law, any country that knowingly engages in the trade of Russian-origin petroleum, gas, or uranium would face a mandatory tariff of at least 500% on all goods and services they export to the United States.

The Trigger: The President must determine every 90 days if Russia is refusing to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.Immediate Impact: This would effectively block countries like China and India from the American market unless they completely halt energy imports from Moscow.

Major Nations Under the Spotlight

India: Currently one of the largest buyers of discounted Russian crude. India's exports to the U.S. (pharmaceuticals, IT, textiles) worth billions of dollars are now at risk of becoming 500% more expensive.

China: As the top buyer of Russian energy, China faces the steepest challenge, especially amidst an ongoing broader trade war with the Trump administration.

The EU: Surprisingly, even some European allies still buying Russian gas could theoretically be targeted, though diplomatic exemptions are being debated.

Current Status (As of Jan 28, 2026)The Bill: Backed by a bipartisan supermajority (over 80 Senators), making it nearly "veto-proof."

The Reaction: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has stated they are "carefully monitoring" the development, while major Indian refiners like Reliance have already started shifting away from Russian crude to avoid these "secondary tariffs."

The Exemption Path: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently hinted that India might avoid the heaviest penalties because it has already begun "gearing down" its Russian oil imports in January.$BTC #ClawdBotSaysNoToken #USIranStandoff #StrategyBTCPurchase #TSLALinkedPerpsOnBinance