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After the U.S. Treasury Secretary soft-spoken and said that 100% tariffs on China would not be imposed, the United States made another shocking move.

On October 15, 2025, the Trump administration announced plans to impose tariffs of 500% on Chinese transactions to buy Russian oil.

Tens of billions of dollars of tariffs are probably just appetizers, and the political game behind them is even more worrying.

This move by the U.S. Senate may not only affect Sino-US relations, but is also likely to reshape the global energy landscape.

Amid the turmoil in the US capital market, Trump's tough move triggered fierce controversy and criticism.

Initially this policy was just an empty promise, but with further announcements by Bescent, the situation quickly deteriorated.

It is reported that 85 US senators support this move, and Trump's instructions make European allies face difficult choices.

Should we continue to follow the United States closely or defend economic interests independently?

After U.S. stocks plunged 450 billion yuan, Trump and the promoters behind his administration are clearly facing an increasingly strong backlash.

Although the trade war that began in 2019 may seem calm on the surface, it has hidden surging undercurrents.

This round of struggle is undoubtedly the leading line for China and the United States in the field of energy and technology.

The Trump administration proposed a few months ago that it hoped to increase tariff pressure on China to force it to make economic and political concessions.

This measure against Russian oil was used as a heavy bargaining chip by the Trump administration in an attempt to deepen the rift in Sino-Russian cooperation.

Behind this trick, however, lies the unlimited concern and anxiety of the United States over China¡¯s long-standing rise.

On October 9, China's Ministry of Commerce announced export controls on some key commodities, such as rare earth, ultra-hard materials, lithium batteries and other high-tech raw materials, which became a new battlefield in the trade war.

The U.S. response was quick and harsh, and Trump immediately announced that he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in response to China¡¯s ¡°aggressive trade stance.¡±

The tough attitude and sudden actions of the United States are undoubtedly part of the deep challenge to China's economic structure, and the Russian oil tariff increase has become a new "weapon" in the hands of the Trump administration.

At the same time as the domestic situation in the United States is increasingly complicated, Russia has made clear statements.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov made no secret of saying,"Russia will never unite with any country to oppose China."

This is not only a clarification of external misunderstandings, but also Russia¡¯s firm commitment to China.

Since the Crimean crisis in 2014, China and Russia have intensified international political and economic cooperation.

Especially in the energy field, the strategic cooperation between the two sides has risen to a guarantee of "constitutionality."

Russia appears to be extremely calm in the face of U.S. pressure, facing U.S. accusations that Russia supports China in energy trade.

Moreover, the Russian Foreign Minister's statement was clear: "Russia will not establish an alliance against China with any country at any time or place."

This is not just a diplomatic statement, it is also a practical action of Russia¡¯s firm support for China.

No matter how much pressure the United States exerts, Russia has always stood firm in supporting China's economic sovereignty.

The EU seems to be in a dilemma in this global game. On the one hand, the EU needs to maintain its alliance with the United States.

On the other hand, they have to consider their own economic interests.

Since the EU decided to restrict energy imports from Russia in 2024, the EU's energy crisis has become increasingly serious.

High natural gas prices have forced many production companies to move to the United States, while manufacturing in the European Union is also shrinking due to high costs.

In the face of the U.S. demand to impose 500% tariffs on China, the EU has fallen into a difficult situation.

In fact, the EU has not fully accepted the demands of the United States. For China, the economic autonomy of the EU is still an important link.

Despite U.S. attempts to contain China through tariff increases, the EU is reluctant to become the U.S. ¡°subjective¡± in the process.

As the global energy and trade landscape continues to evolve, whether the EU will keep pace with the United States remains an open question.

Faced with growing pressure from the United States, China appears to be exceptionally calm and determined.

China not only tackles U.S. demand in the high-tech field by tightening export controls on critical goods, but also strengthens strategic cooperation with Russia through diplomatic means.

The so-called "500% tariff" of the United States is not only difficult to curb China's economic development, but may also accelerate the decoupling and autonomy strategy of the two countries.

Against the backdrop of the US-China confrontation, the Trump administration¡¯s threat of tax hikes clearly did not allow China to retreat.

In fact, the ultimate effect of this policy is more to increase instability in global markets than to achieve a victory for the United States.

China's position is clear, and it will neither succumb to the economic pressure of the United States nor deviate from its own development path under any circumstances.

As the game between the United States and China continues to intensify, the global economic pattern is almost inevitable.From the US-China trade war to the energy war, the pulse of the global economy is undergoing profound changes.

In this context, every step of the Trump administration is invisibly pushing the global economy into the abyss of the unknown.

In this battle, although Trump has the huge market and strong military power of the United States, China's economic resilience and strategic depth cannot be underestimated.

As a key strategic partner of China, Russia has also played an important role in this situation.

If the United States continues to adhere to its old hegemonic mindset, it could face even more serious challenges in the future.

Today, the world¡¯s eyes are once again focused on the forefront of the game, while China¡¯s response shows China¡¯s strategic wisdom to cope with complex international situations.

In the future global economic structure, the relationship between China, the United States and Russia will be more complicated, and the international order will also face unprecedented challenges.

Source of information

China-Russia Information Network 2025-10-16 "Russian Foreign Minister: Russia will not unite with anyone to confront any party against China without even thinking about it."

Russian Satellite News Agency, October 15, 2025 "U.S. Treasury Secretary: U.S. Senate is preparing to grant Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 500% on China"