美国财长很郁闷：要求欧洲配合制裁中国，欧洲人集体低头不语

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Benset's frustration with European allies' lack of support in imposing secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, particularly China and India [2][3] - The U.S. and G7 countries set a price cap of $60 per barrel on Russian oil in 2022 to limit Russia's oil revenue, but Russia has been circumventing these restrictions through a "shadow fleet" [2][3] - China has become the largest buyer of Russian oil, accounting for over 40% of Russia's oil exports, while India has also significantly increased its purchases [2][3] Group 2 - Benset has warned that China could face tariffs as high as 100% for continuing to purchase sanctioned Russian oil, with Congress potentially authorizing even higher tariffs [3][4] - The hesitance of European countries, particularly Germany and France, to support U.S. sanctions stems from their heavy energy dependence and the potential economic repercussions of high tariffs on India and China [3][4] - The G7 summit in June highlighted the divisions within the alliance, as European leaders were reluctant to commit to joint actions against China and India, reflecting their own economic interests [7][9] Group 3 - Benset's background includes experience in macro investing and a focus on using tariffs and sanctions as leverage in international relations [4] - The current situation illustrates the weakening of U.S. hegemony, as European nations are increasingly prioritizing their own economic considerations over U.S. directives [8][9] - The outcome of the upcoming Alaska summit between Trump and Putin could significantly impact the future of sanctions and the global energy landscape, with potential shifts in alliances and energy sourcing [8][9]