Moscow accuses Washington of being unable to accept its declining global dominance after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on India over its Russian oil purchases.
Russia has sharply criticized Donald Trump's recent tariff threats, labeling them a “neocolonial agenda” from a nation struggling with its waning global influence. The comments from Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova came in response to Trump's threat to impose higher tariffs on India for purchasing and reselling Russian oil, escalating a war of words between the global powers.
In a direct rebuke, Zakharova accused the United States of using economic coercion against independent nations. “Unable to accept the erosion of its dominance in an emerging multipolar international order, Washington continues to pursue a neocolonial agenda, employing politically motivated economic pressure against those who choose an independent course,” she stated. Zakharova further described the tariff threats as an "arbitrary imposition" that counters free trade principles.
The Russian response was triggered by a post on Truth Social from Donald Trump, who accused India of profiting from the war in Ukraine. "India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then... selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump wrote. "Because of this, I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA."
This economic threat has drawn a firm response from both targeted nations. India's government called Trump's threats “unjustified and unreasonable” and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect its national interests. Meanwhile, Russia asserted it is not isolated, with Zakharova claiming support from “partners, like-minded states, and allies, particularly among the countries of the Global South and, above all, within #BRICS.”
This diplomatic clash is emblematic of a broader geopolitical realignment. The United States has increasingly used sanctions and tariffs as foreign policy tools, particularly since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In response, nations like Russia and China have accelerated their efforts to build a "multipolar" world order, promoting alternative alliances like BRICS to challenge what they view as Washington's unilateral economic control.
Russia has declared its readiness to “deepen cooperation” with its allies to “resist unlawful unilateral sanctions” and build a more “equitable international order.” The exchange highlights the growing economic and diplomatic friction between the U.S. and the emerging bloc of nations challenging its global leadership. As these tensions continue, the world can expect further economic retaliation and a continued push by Russia and its partners to create systems outside of U.S. influence.
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