BREAKING: China to U.S.—We’ll Keep Buying Oil from Russia & Iran, Trump Can’t Dictate Our Energy Policy 🛢️🇨🇳
Defying mounting U.S. pressure, China has announced it will continue purchasing discounted oil from both Russia and Iran—even as former President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Chinese imports in retaliation.
🗣️ A spokesperson from China’s Foreign Ministry stated:
> “China will take energy-security measures that serve our national interests. Coercion won’t work.”
🔍 Why this matters:
🇷🇺 China currently imports around 2 million barrels per day from Russia
🇮🇷 1.3 million barrels per day come from Iran, mostly directed to China
💸 These transactions are settled in yuan, bypassing U.S. dollar-based sanctions
💥 Trump is pushing for heavy tariffs unless China backs down
💡 The Bigger Picture:
This goes beyond oil. It touches on dedollarization, shifting global trade alliances, and who ultimately controls energy flows in an increasingly multipolar world. With U.S.–China trade tensions at a boiling point, both crypto and macro investors are eyeing the situation closely.
👇 Could China’s bold stance accelerate the global shift toward decentralized finance and non-dollar trade systems?
