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Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025 - 21:46

Why do China and India continue to buy oil from Russia and Iran despite US warnings?

Why do China and India continue to buy oil from Russia and Iran despite US warnings?
Despite Trump's explicit threats and pressure from Washington, China and India continue to import cheap oil from Russia and Iran, a decision rooted in economic interests and an independent energy policy. Could this move pose potential risks for them from Trump?

According to Energy Press, in recent days, news has been published about China and India ignoring US pressure to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil (in the case of China), which is worth considering; what is the reason for this indifference from the two countries and could this action pose potential risks for them from Trump?
Why are China and India not succumbing to US threats?
International media reports show that many experts believe that Beijing and Delhi’s decision to continue importing oil from Russia and Iran has two basic reasons; first, economic interests and energy security, and second, independent foreign policy and energy sovereignty.
In this way, India and China are heavily dependent on cheap energy. Russia and Iran sell oil to these countries at significant discounts, which helps stabilize domestic prices and predictability of fuel supply. India has long-term contracts with Russia and cannot stop its purchases overnight, and China will face a severe energy shortage without Russian and Iranian oil.
Regarding the second reason, namely independent foreign policy and energy sovereignty, experts believe that both China and India are determined to advance their energy policies independently of external pressure. The Chinese government has repeatedly stated that US pressure will not work, and some analysts believe that it may even use this issue to gain concessions in trade negotiations. But the question is, will Trump’s warnings not create problems for India and China?

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