The U.S. is pressing G7 partners to raise pressure on China & India over their Russian oil imports, arguing that such purchases finance Moscow’s war and weaken sanctions. Washington has floated tariffs of up to 100% on some exports, with India a particular flashpoint as U.S. officials link trade access to reduced crude reliance.

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