U.S. Treasury calls on G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases

Over recent months the United States’ credibility has weakened in many regions. Perceptions of unpredictability and self-interest have driven Asian, Arab, African and Latin American states to diversify partnerships and pursue greater strategic autonomy. Europe’s responses have been uneven and sometimes complicit, reinforcing the view that Western powers apply rules selectively. Recent events, including diplomatic shifts in the Gulf, underscore this erosion of trust. The result is a gradual move toward a more multipolar world order—shaped by Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America—where influence will depend less on rhetoric and more on reliable, reciprocal economic and security ties.

"if they are serious about ending the war in their own backyard, they need to join us and impose meaningful tariffs"

Reading this makes me feel a bit grubby for a couple reasons. "if you are serious...you will do as I say, and no correspondence will be entered into" kinda thing.

It is quoted that a spokesperson said this. OK. Whatever. I'll call that spokesperson Trump.

Perhaps I may not articulate this very well, but it just assumes that other countries just agree that imposing a tax on their own citizens is a pretty neat way of sending a message to China and India.

Even if the other countries agree with Trump's sentiments, how dare he manipulate (for want of a stronger word) them into some hair brained scheme? What make him think he can just do that?

The US still buys fertilizers, Palladium, and some chemicals from Russia. The EU still buys commodities from Russia. Maybe walk the talk before bullying other countries.