US President Donald Trump has signed a sanctions law that imposes tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. While the law does not specify any particular countries, it is known that China and India are among the largest importers of Russian energy resources.
According to sources in Congress, after Trump supported the bill in July, the White House insisted on its swift passage. This decision is expected to provide the American leader with additional leverage during his upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, scheduled for September 24 in Washington.