<h1>US warns of higher secondary tariffs if US-Russia talks fail under Section 301 rules</h1> The US Treasury Secretary warned that secondary tariffs on a major Asian country could increase if negotiations between the US and Russia do not progress favorably. The US had recently imposed 50% tariffs, including 25% on the country's purchases of Russian oil, effective August 27. The Secretary emphasized that sanctions could be intensified or eased depending on developments and highlighted the need for European allies to support secondary sanctions. The US aims to leverage these measures to influence Russian actions amid ongoing conflict. The targeted country's government condemned the tariffs as unjustified and stated it would take necessary steps to protect its national interests and economic security.