<h1>US threatens 100% tariffs if China doesn't stop buying Russian and Iranian oil under trade rules</h1> The United States demands that China cease purchasing oil from Russia and Iran to reduce funding for their military activities, threatening a 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods if it does not comply. China rejects this demand, asserting its sovereign right to secure energy supplies and refusing to yield to coercion. Despite ongoing trade negotiations aimed at avoiding tariffs, this issue remains a significant point of contention. US officials acknowledge China's firm stance but continue to pursue a trade deal. China's continued oil imports from Russia and Iran are strategic, providing essential energy at discounted prices and maintaining geopolitical alliances. The US has similarly targeted other countries, such as India, with tariffs over Russian oil purchases. The dispute highlights the intersection of trade policy with foreign policy objectives regarding Russia and Iran, with China leveraging its energy needs as a negotiating tool while resisting US pressure.