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美国又使“狠招”:敢买俄石油,就加征500%关税?外交部回应不简单
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-17 03:48

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the proposed punitive tariffs by the U.S. on countries purchasing Russian energy, with a potential 500% tariff on goods from these nations [1][3] - The U.S. aims to pressure China and India into choosing between Russian oil and the American market, which could significantly impact global trade dynamics [3][5] - The proposed tariffs could lead to a drastic increase in consumer prices in the U.S., affecting a wide range of products and potentially exacerbating inflation [3][5] Group 2 - The U.S. actions may violate WTO principles, particularly the most-favored-nation treatment, allowing China and India to seek redress through international trade bodies [5][7] - Both China and India have expressed strong opposition to U.S. economic coercion, emphasizing their sovereignty in energy policy decisions [5][7] - The situation highlights the risks of weaponizing economic measures, which could backfire on U.S. consumers and businesses, undermining the multilateral trade system [7]