Donald Trump: Russia has strongly responded to former US President Donald Trump’s recent threats of tariffs, warning Washington that threats alone can’t keep global trade going. In response to Trump’s call for higher taxes, Russian officials said that neither China nor India would give in to such pressure.
“Can’t Put a Tax on Everything“
A top Russian official said straight out that Trump’s plan to “slap tariffs on everything” won’t work. He said that these kinds of actions hurt the world economy and make things worse between big countries.
Help for China and India
It’s interesting that Russia definitely placed itself next to China and India. Officials said that both countries are independent players in the world and will not accept threats or coercion. Moscow pointed out that India has changed the way it trades, especially by buying Russian oil even though the West has sanctions against it, which shows that it won’t give in to pressure from other countries.
Keeping India’s energy security in mind
The minister made it clear that India’s choice to buy oil from Russia is in the country’s best interest. He said, “Energy security is very important, and no outside threat can affect how sovereign nations handle it.” This statement backs up what New Delhi has always said: that its people should have access to cheap energy.
Global Effects on a Larger Scale
Experts think that Russia’s warning isn’t just about taxes, but also about how the US is trying to take over world trade. Moscow’s support for India and China shows that it wants a multipolar world order, in which no one country can set the rules all by itself.
Trump’s Stand Causes Uproar: Thoughts
As he campaigns for the upcoming elections, Donald Trump has talked a lot about putting in place tight tariffs to protect American businesses. Analysts warn, though, that these kinds of actions could start trade wars, mess up supply chains, and make prices go up around the world.
Russia’s Message to Washington
In its final comments, Moscow said again that threats won’t work in the world we live in now, which is very connected. It was made very clear that future trade relationships should be based on partnership, not force.
