Trump Slaps China with 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil—BRICS Shakeup Looms
Geopolitical shockwaves hit global markets as new tariffs target energy flows.
Trade War Escalation
The 100% levy on Russian oil shipments to China marks a drastic hardening of economic policy—forcing recalibrations across supply chains and currency reserves.
BRICS Under Pressure
Alliance members scramble as U.S. sanctions test their decoupling ambitions. Gold hoarding accelerates; dollar alternatives get another stress test—because nothing says 'stable reserve currency' like politicized monetary warfare.
Energy Markets React
Oil traders pivot routes, crypto volumes spike as hedging kicks in. Another reminder: when nations play tariff tennis, decentralized assets become the net.
Trump Tariffs China Today And BRICS Russia Oil Impact Global Trade
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Targets China BRICS Russia Oil Trade
Trump’s new tariffs targeting China and BRICS FORM the centerpiece of a strategy that was announced Saturday. Trump posted that NATO members should actually implement tariffs of 50% to 100% on China, specifically targeting Chinese purchases of Russian petroleum right now.
Trump stated:
The latest updates on Trump tariffs for China reveal Trump WOULD only withdraw these measures if the Russia-Ukraine war ends. China stands as Russia’s largest oil customer at the time of writing, with the BRICS Russia oil partnership operating through yuan-based transactions along with long-term supply agreements.
NATO Members Under Pressure Over Russian Energy
Today’s Trump tariffs China announcement also targets NATO allies who are purchasing Russian oil. Turkey has actually been the third largest buyer of Russian oil since 2023, following China and India, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. Hungary and Slovakia, both NATO members, also purchase Russian petroleum right now.
Trump had this to say about NATO’s energy relationships:
A potential NATO oil ban discussion continues as Trump called NATO’s commitment to winning the war “” and described alliance oil purchases from Russia as “shocking.”
Previous Trade Escalation Patterns
Trump’s tariffs on China and BRICS follow established patterns of trade escalation that we’ve seen before. Earlier this year, Trump imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, which prompted China to respond with 125% import taxes on American products. These measures essentially created what was described as “.”
The current relationship regarding Trump tariffs and China operates under reduced rates of 30% from America and 10% from China right now. Trump has also implemented tariffs targeting India’s Russian energy purchases, reaching 50% total.
International Response and Market Impact
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed recent Russian drone incursions into Poland:
Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea emphasized during an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting:
The BRICS Russia oil trade faces new pressure as Britain announced sanctions on 70 vessels used for Russian petroleum transportation, targeting businesses in China and Turkey along with other entities.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a “” to cut off “” during a G7 finance ministers call.
Today’s strategy regarding Trump tariffs for China uses economic pressure as the primary tool for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, though Trump hasn’t actually detailed specific implementation timelines. Market participants watch closely as these proposed measures could affect global trade flows and established energy security arrangements that facilitate current discussions about Trump’s tariffs on China and BRICS.
A potential NATO oil ban combined with massive tariffs on Chinese-Russian energy trade represents one of the most aggressive economic strategies proposed against both China and Russia simultaneously right now.
