‘No basis in international law’: China rejects US tariff threat over Russian oil
- Beijing has repeatedly opposed unilateral sanctions and has continued economic ties with countries targeted by US sanctions, including Iran.
- China on Thursday rejected US efforts to pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties.
- The response came after the US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
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- Beijing has repeatedly opposed unilateral sanctions and has continued economic ties with countries targeted by US sanctions, including Iran.
- China on Thursday rejected US efforts to pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties.
- The response came after the US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
Sources: Times of India