Archive · 24 Sep 2025
EU Plans Tariffs on Russian Oil Following Trump's Demand
The EU is planning to charge extra taxes on oil from Russia, which is a response to pressure from the US.
The US president wants European countries to stop buying Russian oil completely and claims China and India are helping to fund the war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil.
The EU has already cut back on most of its Russian oil imports, and now they want to add tariffs.
The EU is planning to increase tariffs on Russian oil imports.
This is part of the upcoming 19th package of sanctions.
US President Trump demanded that Europe stop importing Russian energy.
The EU has already cut about 90% of its Russian oil imports.
Trump stated that China and India are funding the war by buying Russian oil.
- Who
- EU and US
- What
- Planning and demanding tariffs/halt on Russian oil imports
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- EU and UN General Assembly
- Why
- Following Trump's demand; part of sanctions
EU Perspective
US Perspective
Approach to Russian Oil
EU Perspective
Wants to reduce reliance on Russian oil through tariffs and sanctions, has already cut imports by ~90%
US Perspective
Demands immediate halt to all Russian energy imports.
- Event
- EU plans to increase tariffs on Russian oil
- Trigger
- US President Trump's demand to halt Russian energy imports
- EU Action
- Planning new tariffs on Russian oil imports
- Sanctions Package
- Part of the upcoming 19th sanctions package
- EU Cut
- Reduced ~90% of Russian oil imports since 2022
- Trump's Claim
- China and India are primary funders of the war
Sources
Oil extends gain on rising risks to Russian crude, diesel supply
Trump: China, India Primary Funders of Ukraine War
Ukraine’s drone strikes cripple Russian diesel exports, hitting near 5-year low: 16 of 38 refineries hit
Russia’s Oil Shipments Soar to 16-Month High Despite Drone Strikes - What’s Behind the Surge?
