US Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a stark warning that former President Donald Trump, if re-elected, will impose 100% tariffs on countries like India, China, and Brazil for continuing to buy cheap Russian oil, accusing them of funding President Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s war machine in Ukraine.
Speaking to Fox News, Graham declared, &ldquo;Trump is going to impose tariffs on people who buy Russian oil. These three countries&mdash;China, India, and Brazil&mdash;buy around 80% of Russian oil, keeping Putin&rsquo;s war effort alive. That ends under President Trump.&rdquo;
Graham said the tariffs are intended to force these nations to choose between the American economy and supporting Russia, adding, &ldquo;I think they&rsquo;re going to pick the American economy.&rdquo;
The Senator sharply criticised Putin&rsquo;s actions in Ukraine and accused him of trying to rebuild the Soviet Union. &ldquo;Putin broke his promise to respect Ukraine&rsquo;s sovereignty after it gave up its nuclear weapons. He won&rsquo;t stop until someone stops him,&rdquo; he said.
Addressing Putin directly, Graham added: &ldquo;Trump is about to crush your economy. You played him at your peril. He&rsquo;s going to tear the hell out of you.&rdquo;
Graham emphasised that these proposed tariffs would serve as a message to other nations: &ldquo;If you buy cheap Russian oil, you&rsquo;re helping prolong the war. And that&rsquo;s blood money. Trump is done playing games.&rdquo;
He concluded by urging Putin to return to the negotiating table, warning, &ldquo;You&rsquo;re about to get crushed.&rdquo;
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US Senator warns tariffs on nations buying Russian oil; says Trump will hit back hard

Trump Plans Tariffs on India, China, Brazil:Graham

US Senator warns tariffs on nations buying Russian oil; says Trump will hit back hard

July 22, 2025 | 19:03 IST