US Tariffs on India: Not Aimed at Making It Harder for Russia

The US seems to be taking a roundabout way to pressure Russia by targeting India with tariffs, rather than directly sanctioning Russian crude oil. While Iran and Venezuela have faced sanctions, Russia has been spared. This approach has raised eyebrows, especially considering the reluctance to confront Russia directly. Instead, the US is using ‘indirect pressure’ tactics to influence global oil prices. India finds itself in a difficult position by adhering to G7 agreements on Russian oil while being subjected to tariffs.