Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary's call for high tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy, particularly targeting China, reflects a unilateral approach that lacks support from European allies [1][3] - The proposed 200% tariff on China is deemed unrealistic, as even during the peak of the U.S.-China trade war, the highest tariff was only 145%, indicating the challenges of fully isolating China economically [3][5] - European nations are cautious about aligning too closely with U.S. policies against China, recognizing that such actions could jeopardize their own economic interests and access to the Chinese market [3][5] Group 2 - The U.S. strategy of encouraging allies to impose tariffs on China while avoiding direct confrontation reveals a desire to shift the burden of economic conflict onto other nations [5][7] - Historical patterns show that U.S. attempts to isolate countries like Iran have backfired, leading to stronger alliances among those targeted, similar to the current dynamics with China and Russia [9] - The silence from G7 nations during discussions about tariffs indicates a growing reluctance to support U.S. hegemonic ambitions, suggesting a potential shift in global economic alliances [11]