Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the pressure from the U.S. on India regarding its purchase of Russian oil, highlighting President Trump's statement that India will face significant tariffs if it continues to buy Russian oil, despite India's denial of any such agreement with Trump [1][3]. Group 1 - President Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Modi assured him that India would stop purchasing Russian oil, but the Indian Foreign Ministry stated it was unaware of any such conversation [1]. - Trump emphasized that if India chooses to ignore this warning, it will incur substantial tariffs [1]. - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov indicated that the U.S. is pressuring India to halt its Russian oil purchases to promote American energy products in the international market [3].

Group 1 - The U.S. is pressuring the EU and G7 to impose tariffs up to 100% on China and India for continuing to purchase Russian oil, which is causing internal discussions within the EU about potential sanctions against these countries [1] - Japan's Finance Minister stated that imposing high tariffs on China and India for buying Russian oil is challenging, emphasizing Japan's close economic ties with China and the potential negative impact on its own supply chain [3] - The EU shows hesitation in responding to U.S. pressure, reflecting a lack of independent stance, while also addressing concerns over China's rare earth export controls that are affecting European businesses [5] Group 2 - Japan has previously made significant concessions, including a commitment of $550 billion in investments, to secure tariff exemptions, indicating a cautious approach towards U.S. demands [3] - China's position on rare earth exports is clear: it aims to protect this non-renewable resource and is willing to grant export licenses to qualified foreign companies, countering Western narratives about its trade practices [5] - The U.S. strategy of pressuring allies to impose tariffs on China to stop its oil purchases from Russia is seen as ineffective, underestimating China's ability to respond [5]

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is intensifying pressure on China regarding rare earth minerals and key resources, leveraging an upcoming summit to negotiate better access and address various economic issues [1][4]. Group 1: EU's Actions Against China - The EU has issued multiple warnings to China, marking this as the fourth significant action against the country [3]. - Previous actions include targeted measures against certain Chinese banks due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging collaboration with the U.S. at the G7 summit, and unilaterally canceling a scheduled economic meeting with China [3][4]. Group 2: Reasons Behind EU's Pressure - The EU's primary motivation appears to be to align more closely with the U.S. amidst challenges posed by both the U.S. tariffs and the ongoing conflict with Russia [4][6]. - The EU is reluctant to acknowledge its inability to counter Russia effectively and is redirecting its frustrations towards China instead [6]. - A direct aim of the EU's actions is to compel China to yield its rare earth resources, with EU leaders adopting a more aggressive stance compared to previous U.S. approaches [6]. Group 3: China's Potential Response - Despite the EU's pressure, it is suggested that China has sufficient grounds to respond effectively, given that the U.S. has not succeeded in its own pressures against China [6]. - The upcoming China-EU summit is seen as a critical moment for potential negotiation, with the hope that disputes can be resolved amicably before considering any retaliatory measures [8][9].