Public sentiment is overwhelmingly critical of the US's trade policies and tariff impositions, with a strong sense of solidarity among BRICS nations, particularly India and China. Many commenters view the US as a bully attempting to impose its will, leading to a collective push for national sovereignty and self-reliance. While there are mixed feelings regarding India's response, there's a general consensus that the US's aggressive stance is problematic and may backfire economically. Overall, commenters advocate for unity among nations to counter US influence and express frustration at perceived hypocrisy in global trade.

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Russia

Ultimately, if there is no carrot, why would China want to hurt their energy supplies?

vhu9644

Well same for India and they have a smaller economy than China. Miller even had to whine about it on Fox.

When will these guys finally understand that “America First” policy means we won’t have as much to influence other countries ?

ImperiumRome

India is in the same boat. There is no carrot, only threats.  
India was buying Russian oil not out of support for Russia, but because there was no alternative. India's requirements were met from the Middle East until Iran was sanctioned by the US (when it was JCPOA compliant) followed by Venezuela. Other OPEC countries did not increase output. A lot of crude oil imported by India is refined and sold to Europe, so that the EU can maintain the facade of its sanctions compliance.  
  
All that a ban on Russian energy exports will do is make China even more competitive, hurt the world economy and make no difference to Russia. It's easier to hurt Russian oil revenues by lifting sanctions on Iran and Venezuela. Perhaps the Arab world will be more inclined to increase oil output, if the US alters its unconditional support for current Israeli policy.

Dean_46

Snippet from this article: U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs, but they remain far apart on one issue: the U.S. demand that China stop purchasing oil from Iran and Russia.

"China will always ensure its energy supply in ways that serve our national interests," China's Foreign Ministry posted on X on Wednesday following two days of trade negotiations in Stockholm, responding to the U.S. threat of a 100% tariff.


"Coercion and pressuring will not achieve anything. China will firmly defend its sovereignty, security and development interests," the ministry said.

The response is notable at a time when both Beijing and Washington are signaling optimism and goodwill about reaching a deal to keep commercial ties between the world's two largest economies stable — after climbing down from sky-high tariffs and harsh trade restrictions. It underscores China's confidence in playing hardball when dealing with the Trump administration, especially when trade is linked to its energy and foreign policies.

AndroidOne1

I mean, if the US cant make India fold, how are they going to make China fold?

AgitatedHoneydew2645

China imports 3/4 of its oil, and a third of the imports are from Iran and Russia, so that's a quarter of their total oil needs they'd be dropping. They'd need to then buy that oil from other suppliers, a total comprising something like 3.5% of the total oil production of the planet. And that drives prices up for China and for everyone else. Assuming the price jumps $20/barrel, China would be out \~$100 billion a year. There's no way they agree to that.

India and many major American allies also get screwed by that. The only winner is Saudi Arabia.

swcollings

“Watchu gonna do bro put on more tariffs 😂”

Initial_Barracuda_93

Even if it would cost China nothing to do this - and it doesn't cost nothing, it would spike their domestic oil prices - why would China do something to help the USA when the USA is manifestly an unreliable partner right now?

The thing about tanking all of your soft power because you think that acting like a mafia thug makes you look tough is that it means you have no leverage when it comes to getting people to do what you want. Trump already imposed infinity-billion percent tariffs on China out of the blue. The USA *has no leverage*. What, they're going to impose another infinity-billion percent tariffs?

SirKaid

Big mouth PEDOnald is awfully quiet about the CCP being the biggest purchaser of Russian and Iranian oil but has bitches about India 24/7. Must be because Qatar is dictating his foreign policy.

CampEmbarrassed170

China is done letting western powers bully it. It’s their turn to be the bully as far as they’re concerned.

AlternativeFlight865

The world is changing. Everyone needs to learn to stay in their own lane and mind their own business. You want to change the world? You have a real dialogue, you don't dictate, you don't educate, you don't intimidate and to you, the same will be afforded.

You want to save Taiwan? You ask China what's the best they can get? You want to save Ukraine? You ask Russia what's the best deal they can get. It didn't have to be this way, but that's the reality on the ground.

Pre 2014, pre-Maidan Ukraine had territorial integrity and it was undisputed, but everything in life is conditional. The condition was that Ukraine continues to have a government of national unity (Kravchuk, Kuchma, Yanukovich, even Yuschenko) and not become an anti-Russian bastion of Ukrainian nationalism. I remember walking through Kiev 2013, despite the political tensions, there was social cohesion, people co-existed.

Now Taiwan is an amazing place, but politically it is Republic of China, a Kuomintang civil war holdover. I really hope the West doesn't martyr them the same way they did Georgia and Ukraine. What's the current playbook? Stand with Taiwan, tell them they can't be forced into anything, but really just offering false hope. Interestingly a large portion of Georgian elites understood this, the so called "pro-Russian" Georgian Dream government is really just pragmatic. They don't want to be used as a battering ram.  
  
What the Taiwanese need is a dose of truth and the truth is America isn't going to save them. China will continue to arm and seek every possible way of re-attaining territorial integrity and when the bombs fall, they won't be falling on Brussels or Washington, they will be hitting Taipei City. In a perfect world, Taiwan could become a country. Technically they meet the standard, they have a government, a territory they control and a nation (not ethnicity) that is seeking self determination. But we don't live in a perfect world, and China will never let this happen, so what's the alternative? They take the best deal they can get, some form of "One country, two systems". Something along the lines of what Hong Kong has. Sure Hong Kong today isn't Hong Kong of 1997 or even 2019, but it's still more Hong Kong than Mainland China.

Or you can go the "Fiat justitia ruat caelum" route and use Taiwan as a battering ram against China. I mean Taiwan might hold, and China will be greatly embarrassed, their military is untested and invading Tiawan makes D-Day look like a walk in the park, but who actually believes that this will be the end of it?

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Modi and India Not Giving Trump Attention is making trump impatient.He wants a headline saying india has stopped buying russian oil and India has opened its market to usa.But reality is india usa trade is not big enough.

Daredevil_M

1. Total UK exports to Russia amounted to £1.2 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2025, Turkey (56 billion dollar - yes the other NATO country, and netherlands, germany and south korea have done their fare share)
2. US still gets the uranium (exempted till 2028), also only country that is allowed to buy oil from Venezuela
3. Ireland trade with Russia climbed 50% (currently 750 million euro), croatia trade with russia increased by 31%, france by 10%

Ok-Activity-9215

The biggest group i.e Right Wing + Left Wing + Minority Extreme Left, all 3 groups' followers are pro-Russia in India. India will not stop dealing with Russia.

InterestingFormal623

In May 2024, USA ambassador to India Eric Garcetti claimed that Indian purchase of oil was allowed by USA to control the prices. Now somehow it is violation of USA regulations. Creating rules to justify own trade with Russia and trying to force others to stop trading is hypocrisy of the Western world

  
[https://www.statecraft.co.in/article/not-just-us-whole-world-wanted-countries-to-buy-russian-oil-ambassador-garcetti-on-india-s-imports](https://www.statecraft.co.in/article/not-just-us-whole-world-wanted-countries-to-buy-russian-oil-ambassador-garcetti-on-india-s-imports)

hsting61292

1. India has been targeted by the United States and the European Union for importing oil from Russia after the commencement of the Ukraine conflict. In fact, India began importing from Russia because traditional supplies were diverted to Europe after the outbreak of the conflict. The United States at that time actively encouraged such imports by India for strengthening global energy markets stability.

2. India's imports are meant to ensure predictable and affordable energy costs to the Indian consumer. They are a necessity compelled by global market situation. However, it is revealing that the very nations criticizing India are themselves indulging in trade with Russia. Unlike our case, such trade is not even a vital national compulsion.

3. The European Union in 2024 had a bilateral trade of Euro 67.5 billion in goods with Russia. In addition, it had trade in services estimated at Euro 17.2 billion in 2023. This is significantly more than India's total trade with Russia that year or subsequently. European imports of LNG in 2024, in fact, reached a record 16.5mn tonnes, surpassing the last record of 15.21mn tonnes in 2022.

4. Europe-Russia trade includes not just energy, but also fertilizers, mining products, chemicals, iron and steel and machinery and transport equipment.

5. Where the United States is concerned, it continues to import from Russia uranium hexafluoride for its nuclear industry, palladium for its EV industry, fertilizers as well as chemicals.

6. In this background, the targeting of India is unjustified and unreasonable. Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.


-New Delhi

August 4, 2025

Jeevesh_Sharma

Justcoffeeforme

pintailcircus

Thank you Mr. Trump for this. A portion of the younger generation was actually starting to think of the US favorably, keen for India to slowly move away from Russia. With the rhetoric spewed in past couple of days, you have made sure the new generation will not trust US to be on our side. Way to throw away the goodwill earned in last couple of decades, proving once again US can't be trusted. Thankfully we are not dependent on the US for our defense supplies or food.  We will surely manage. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

mightyn0mad

Dude just shat on the most pro-US indian government to date. Anyone else comes to power, they will have an even more extreme stance towards the Americans

Dhadiya_Boss

Lmao.. Trump must be spiralling in his head. 

Mr pedophile thought like the rest of countries and eu, India will fold down to his threats. Not expecting that India knows too how economy and world Trade works.

Griffindor-69

India has been sanctioned to oblivion in past for Nuclear tests. We didnt care then, neither are we going to care now

no1bullshitguy

brager1990

Such a sorry state of west that a country has to come out and state the blunt truth like this. Good job you orange bastard

uneducatedDumbRacoon

Imagine if India and China put aside their distrust and join hands to form a huge block of free trade with 3 billion people between the two countries. The SEA and South Asian countries will follow and join hands. That would instantly trounce EU and US economies. 

Who am I kidding. 😂

ThatsAllFolksAgain

India buying Russian oil lowers the worldwide price of crude. It actually helps the world economy. Trump is just playing the bully.

Designer_Buy_1650

Conservatism and double standards? Say it isn't so. Rules for thee but not for me!

ryudo6850



The classic moral lecturing from the West, a bunch of hypocrites

Present-Anteater6848

The truth many Americans refuse to accept

dpk1357

I support the stance India is taking....India is already suffering from inflation...adding extra fuel prices if imported from ME would be a very big burden for the India's working class. India needs to take care of its own.
India has been sending medical supplies as well continuosly to the Ukrainians. The hypocrisy needs to stop

ex_king_of_ayodhya

You don’t lose the respect of people who actually wish to have fantastic relations with you. Hypocrisy thy name is the west.

theindianheat

seaweedizcool

I think it's clear that not only the govt, but most Indian people believe that not only shouldn't we listen to childish tantrums and endure bullying by Mr. Trump. But also point out the hypocrisy that is fueling this narrative. 

I don't know if India and China should band together but they should definitely show the Western powers their place, given 30% of the world population lives in just these two countries. Probably it's time to even bury some of the differences. 

Ukraine this. Ukraine that. Spare us. We don't care about your wars. You have never cared about ours. Please find a seat.

Future_Definition_55

India has once again assumed a categorical position by doubling down on its sovereign, economically driven choice to source Russian oil. Where are we headed moving forward?



I’m not an expert on trade or economics, but from what I understand, this could very well be a negotiation tactic. Trump’s approach clearly breaks with the Biden administration’s quiet accommodation of India’s energy pragmatism.



India doesn’t seem to be backing down. There’s no policy reversal, nor is there any indication that India will halt oil imports under external pressure. However, India is actively working on its energy security by enhancing resilience and reducing overdependence on Russia through the strategic diversification of crude sources. This includes a rise in imports from the U.S. and Brazil, alongside other imperative measures.



Shouldn't this reassure Washington that India is acting not as a rogue actor, but as a pragmatic and responsible energy consumer operating within the constraints of its domestic imperatives and global partnerships?



I hope all the trade and energy rhetoric remains in a diplomatic sandbox and doesn’t spill over into the broader strategic relationship between India and the U.S. The next decade is critical for India as it aims to realize its military modernization goals, many of which hinge on support from the U.S. I sincerely hope the current turbulence doesn’t derail India’s progress in narrowing the military and strategic gap with China in the Indo-Pacific region.

The-Aetheric-Leaf

Icy_Walrus_5035

The situation is clear as daylight. The US is trying to bully India and Europe is as usual virtue signalling. They should have been aware that India, historically,  has never responded well to such threats and bullying.

SubstantialAction0

So trump is bullying india who is weaker than china because china has already shut off their mouth and putin is not answering their call classic they are bullying the weaker country unable to take on the stronger china chinese have really build a great country good for them

Rudra9431

Definitely a double standard scenario here. Glad they are calling the US gov't out on it  i do encourage them to reduce trade with Russia tho. Putin and his oligarchs are evil human scum.

wh0_RU

Right now that's the US in a nutshell, do what I say not what I do.

Bubbaganewsh

xenocideMadridKKR-07

Double standard? By Trump? 
Entire world is like: first time?

Feuertotem

Imagine telling Trump he is full of it and expecting it to change anything for the better in 2025. If you repeat this two times until Trump gets a picture book from his advisors, he will triple down.

The US has imported around $5 billion in fertilizer from Russia since 2022

[https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/imports/russia/fertilizers](https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/imports/russia/fertilizers)

deepbluemeanies

Two things can be bad at the same time. Continuing to trade with Russia in view of its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is bad regardless of whether it’s India, the US or the EU doing it. All this to say neither of the three doing it is an excuse for the other two to as well.

Haru1st

&gt;India calls out US, EU over oil trade with Russia; pans double standards. 

The distinction is that India is literally the I in BRICS. From the US perspective, BRICS are the bad guys.

CharlesForbin

For this reason I look forward to the rise of the BRICS nations - Not only to be able to call out blatant hypocrisy but for there to be some force behind it

bitchcoin5000

Jeffro_the_BoDean

I wonder what part of Russia exports to EU are to pro-russia Hungary and Slovakia. US imports from Russia are worth 3 billion and Indias imports are worth 64 billion so really can't compare those.  They might have  point with EU, but even it has reduced their imports and have have dropped  86 %  since start of the war.

[link](https://sofiaglobe.com/2025/05/21/eurostat-eu-imports-from-russia-dropped-86-between-q1-2022-and-q1-2025/#:~:text=Eurostat:%20EU%20imports%20from%20Russia%20dropped%2086%25,and%20Q1%202025%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Sofia%20Globe)

Antother thing is that extra tariffs are only for importing energy not other harder to replace imports.

jargo3

EU trade with Russia is now around 80–85% lower than before the war, showing that the EU has largely done its part. A further drop to 90% is expected soon. Meanwhile, India’s trade with Russia has increased nearly sixfold since the war began.

Dazzling_Star_5118

It is a bit different. Modi declared him as friend. I believe the West, as long as we can consider this under this Orange Clown, didn’t do that.

Reginald002

Brics Boys about to put epstein files on the "negociation" table

RegularFox2557

Moscovites currently pay approximately $.28/gallon less than US drivers for 87 octane gasoline. 

Key_Historian_2012

🇮🇳 India's Response – Point by Point


1. India started importing Russian oil only after traditional suppliers diverted their oil to Europe following the Russia-Ukraine conflict.




2. The U.S. had encouraged India at that time to buy Russian oil to help stabilize global energy markets.




3. India’s imports are not political, but purely to ensure predictable and affordable energy for Indian consumers.




4. Criticism from the U.S. and EU is hypocritical, as they themselves continue to import goods and materials from Russia.




5. In 2024, the European Union’s trade with Russia included:


€67.5 billion in goods
€17.2 billion in services (2023)
Record 16.5 million tonnes of LNG imported in 2024 (higher than 2022’s 15.21 million tonnes)






6. The EU also imports fertilizers, chemicals, steel, and machinery from Russia—far more than India does.




7. The United States continues to import:
Uranium hexafluoride for nuclear power
Palladium for electric vehicles
Fertilizers and chemicals






8. India called the criticism “unjustified and unreasonable”, stating that its trade with Russia is driven by vital national interest, unlike many Western countries.




9. India will continue to take decisions based on its economic security and national interest, like any other major economy.

koushik_Gain_298

Why would a sovereign nation listen to a Epstein client.

Social_Giant

But wait, only white countries can fight wars, when others fight, it's a circus, according to the west...



India shouldn't be included in a conflict of another third world nation. Ukraine doesn't matter to us. Fight your own wars on your own. If you can't then don't poke Russians. When you don't have guts, don't expect others to save you

I will never support Ukraine because they bought weaponry from pakistan, which actively funds terrorist organisations which will kill me if given opportunity in my own country.

APURVA-DON3

Harbournessrage

Butternutt12

Jswjsjsw2120

Here we go again. When does he ever shut his mouth

Long-Cricket5024

enzoshadow

Paperman_82

How does Trump think this is a threat? “ stop buying Russian oil or I’ll make my citizens pay 100% tariff on Chinese products.” 🤦🏻‍♂️

Nawbruvy

I feel like i got 10 years older in last few months 

I am exhausted fam

Synergiex

He's trying to do something more absurd to distract from the files. When he finally does something big enough to get people to stop talking about the files, it's gonna be devastating.

zeradragon

Getting real sick of this shit. The irony here is that he is proving why BRICs was a good idea all long. He's making those anti-BRICs people in BRICs countries switch sides.

I live in Malaysia and there was always one side that favors China and the other who prefer the West. Now I'm hearing those pro-west people say fuck Trump go all in on BRICs.

Heck it's not even fair to say pro-west, when it's just America shitting the bed.

Prince_Derrick101

ShadowBlade55

He’s insufferable. Can’t wait till he’s gone for good

Future-Raspberry-780

This fucking idiot keeps finding new ways to make us pay more. 

Trump fucks kids. Release the Epstein Files.

Knoebi3

He is going to chicken out by Thursday or Friday morning at the latest

alotofironsinthefire

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ferrari_tech

Then China will return rare earth restrictions on the United States

PlasticAfter9946

drDUMMY1

JoeBurrowsSon

As a Chinese, I find this hilarious.

You're going to offer to ask us to embargo you again? Then a month later Bessent comes back on his knees and begs us to jointly lower our tariffs?

That's fine, we Chinese don't mind doing it again

I can't for the life of me understand why a country would voluntarily ask to be embargoed by China.

This empty threat isn't even worth caring about.

bjran8888

What’s really pathetic is that the Federal U.S. Court of International Trade has already said that Trump’s weaponized use of tariffs exceeded his legitimate authority. All these tariff threats are hollow because eventually the Court has to uphold the lower court ruling.

Update 4 days ago:

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/26/trump-tariffs-trade-lawsuits.html

Spankynpetey

Show me the full video and I’ll support the tarifffs

Kingfisher910

This is the one that makes him not a kiddy diddler for sure!

RedParaglider

Poorly-Drawn-Beagle

Trump is insane.  How are businesses supposed to plan ANYTHING in this constant chaos?

I live in Los Angeles.  Our ports are already 35% less full than usual due to Trump's on-again/off-again tariff BS. This nonsense is hurting Americans and making it impossible to forecast and/or plan.

NitWhittler

Illustrious_Hotel527

dudes_exist

"You better stop that, Xi, or I'll tax the living fuck out of American citizens!"

Somehow, that's where we're at right now.  I have no idea how it's come to this.

BoredBSEE

Seriously. Why did the American people thrust this disease upon the rest of the world?!?!

Responsible-Ad8591

Did he not say like a few months ago that he wanted to ease Russian sanctions and buy potash from them?

ADHDBusyBee

Quote from Rueters Article:

  
"Bessent said legislation in the U.S. Congress authorizing Trump to levy tariffs up to 500% on countries that purchase sanctioned Russian oil would draw U.S. allies into taking similar steps to cut off Russia's energy revenues."

Maleficent_Split6920

PoliticsIsDepressing

Donald Trump really out here worrying that China's going to steal his girl and one true pairing, Vladimir Putin

Canon_in_Blue_Major

SignificantCod8098

EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA!!

Failed businessman pledges to do the same exact thing as before until he walked it back.

Gunfighter9

Whenever a headline says Trump is "considering" something, he's not. He is asked a leading question by a reporter then just says shit out his mouth. There is no thought or consideration or strategy.

webby686

I get that this stuff affects the stockmarket, but does this sub ever actually directly talk about the stockmarket? Seems like it's all just Trump making empty threats.

DanceWonderful3711

Flopping back and forth like a fish on drydock.

FreshHeart575

When's the last time there was talk of delisting Chinese companies from the New York stock exchange?

Olive_1084

All it will take is a love letter to get him to stop considering it. 

redit3rd

But that will hurt Russia to not ship their oil to China

Shanere32

Irish_Goodbye4

Paper_Clip100

How long til Trump makes one of these threats (which risks destabilizing global economics, or countries like China OR Russia). How long til we wake up one of these mornings, and Russia or China just says "fuck it", and declares war on the US?

Beneficial-Win-7187

Recent discussions between the United States and China have been overshadowed by tensions regarding energy imports from Russia and Iran, as well as trade tariffs.

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