Is Europe Fueling Russia's War With Oil Imports? Trump's Tariff Move Seeks To Pressure NATO Into Action

New York: US President Donald Trump has strongly criticised European countries, saying that some of them are still buying oil from Russia. According to him, this is financially helping Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Trump also accused China of supporting Russia indirectly by purchasing Russian oil. He believes this is making Russia’s war efforts stronger.

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NATO Members Urged to Stop Oil Imports

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, 'Some NATO countries are still buying Russian oil, which weakens your power to negotiate.'

He has urged NATO members to completely stop importing oil from Russia to increase pressure on the country.

Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 07:15 AM EST 09/13/25

A LETTER SENT BY PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO ALL NATO NATIONS AND, THE WORLD: “I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP…

— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 13, 2025

Tariffs on China Proposed

Trump has proposed that if NATO stops buying Russian oil, then China should face 50 percent to 100 percent tariffs on its goods.

He added that these tariffs can be removed only when the Russia–Ukraine war ends.

Europe Has Reduced But Not Stopped Russian Oil

Trump admitted that Europe has reduced the amount of oil it buys from Russia, but said some countries still haven’t stopped completely. He wants a full ban by all NATO members.

US Pushing for United Action with Allies

The United States, along with G7 countries, is trying to build a joint strategy to economically isolate Russia and Iran.

Trump’s idea is to cut off the money Russia earns from oil, which could weaken its war plans.

Trump Urges NATO To Impose 50–100% Tariffs On China, Stop Buying Russian Oil To End Ukraine War

What Could Happen If Tariffs Are Imposed?

If these new tariffs and bans are applied, Russia’s oil income could drop sharply. But it may also lead to tensions between China and Europe, and cause big changes in global oil prices.

Countries that depend on Russian energy may suffer, and the step could test unity among NATO and G7 nations. The big question is — are all these countries ready to take such strong action together?