美俄首脑会晤后，特朗普表态：中国购买俄罗斯石油，美国暂不报复

Core Viewpoint - The recent meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska focused on the Ukraine situation and the implications of Chinese purchases of Russian oil, with Trump indicating that the U.S. is not planning immediate tariff retaliation against China for these purchases [1][4]. Background - Trump's "America First" policy, initiated after taking office, has utilized tariffs as a tool to pressure countries buying Russian oil, aiming to cut off funding for Russia's military actions in Ukraine [1][3]. - Since the onset of the Ukraine conflict, India's imports of Russian oil surged from less than 1% to over one-third of its total imports, primarily due to lower prices [1][3]. Tariff Actions - Trump imposed tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil as a trial for secondary sanctions, later escalating tariffs on Indian goods due to its significant Russian oil imports [3][4]. - The U.S. has threatened to impose additional tariffs on China, which is the largest buyer of Russian oil, but has not yet acted on this threat [3][4]. Market Reactions - Following Trump's comments about delaying tariffs on China, oil prices fell due to reduced supply concerns [4][7]. - Analysts warn that if India were to stop buying 1.7 million barrels per day of Russian oil, global oil prices could rise significantly [3][4]. Geopolitical Implications - The meeting highlighted the intertwining of geopolitical and trade issues, with Trump attempting to leverage tariffs to pressure Russia while facing potential backlash from allies like India [7][12]. - Both China and India have emphasized their energy security and the legality of their oil imports, indicating resistance to U.S. pressure [4][10]. Future Outlook - The potential for renewed tariffs remains contingent on the progress of the Ukraine situation, with Trump indicating that if no advancements are made, tariffs could be reconsidered [5][12]. - The ongoing dynamics suggest a complex interplay between energy markets and geopolitical strategies, with significant implications for global oil supply and pricing [7][12].