Trump unlikely to enforce tariff threat on Russian oil
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 25 2025
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Source: Reuters
Trump's Tariff Threats: President Trump is unlikely to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil due to potential negative impacts on inflation and skepticism from analysts regarding the effectiveness of such sanctions, especially given past inaction on Venezuelan oil tariffs.
Market Reactions and Political Implications: Oil prices have remained stable despite Trump's threats, and there is doubt among Indian refiners about the U.S. following through with sanctions; political considerations ahead of upcoming midterm elections may further deter aggressive actions against Russian oil imports.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
