US Senator Lindsey Graham has revealed that former President Donald Trump is planning major tariffs on countries still buying oil from Russia. According to Graham, the move aims to cut off Russia’s war funds, with India, China, and Brazil set to face the toughest penalties.

100 Percent Tariff on Russian Oil Imports

Speaking to Fox News, Graham said that Trump wants to impose a 100 percent tariff on oil-related imports from India, China, and Brazil. He claimed these nations are the biggest buyers of Russian crude oil and are indirectly helping to fund Russia’s war in Ukraine.

“Trump is going to impose tariffs on people that buy Russian oil – China, India, and Brazil,” Graham said. He highlighted that these three countries account for almost 80 percent of Russia’s oil exports.

Targeting Putin’s War Revenues

Graham explained that Trump’s strategy focuses on punishing countries supporting Russia’s war indirectly by continuing oil purchases. He said, “President Trump’s going to put a 100 per cent tariff on all those countries, punishing them for helping Putin.”

According to Graham, Trump’s plan is clear: put financial pressure on Russia’s key oil customers to weaken Moscow’s war economy.

Strong Message to Russian Allies

Graham warned nations still trading with Russia, “You have played President Trump at your own peril. You made a major league mistake, and your economy is going to continue to be crushed.”

At the same time, he confirmed that the US is stepping up military aid to Ukraine. “We’re flowing weapons to Ukraine, so Ukraine will have the weapons to fight Putin back,” Graham stated.

Accusing Putin of Soviet-Era Ambitions

During the interview, Graham also accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to rebuild the Soviet Union. He said, “Putin is trying to reclaim countries that are not his,” stressing that Moscow is attempting to seize neighboring nations by force.

He added that Putin is ignoring international agreements. Graham mentioned Ukraine’s past decision to give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees, including promises from Russia.

“Putin shattered that promise,” Graham said, calling it a betrayal of the global security framework established after the Cold War.

Trump’s proposed tariffs, if implemented, could create serious tensions with major economies like India, China, and Brazil. While aiming to choke Russia’s war funding, the move could reshape global trade and energy relations, with Russia’s key oil buyers facing economic pressure from Washington.