U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen not to target Chinese oil imports from Russia, despite imposing tariffs on India just days ago over continued purchases of Russian crude. This decision comes following a failed summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where no agreement was reached to halt the war in Ukraine. India took immediate financial hits with a 25% tariff imposed for its imports of Russian oil. However, when asked if China would face similar consequences, Trump dodged the question, citing the outcome of the summit as a reason for inaction. While India faces economic repercussions, China’s energy purchases continue uninterrupted, as President Xi Jinping and Trump are engaged in a potential trade deal to mitigate trade tensions. This decision by Trump demonstrates his uncertainty regarding future actions against China, particularly while a trade deal could lessen tariffs. Meanwhile, the impact of Trump’s tariffs on India shows an uneven application of pressure from the White House. Despite China and India being major buyers of Russian oil, only India is facing sanctions. 1st, Trump’s threat to impose more sanctions on countries that support Russia’s war efforts has led to India’s economic repercussions. However, China remains untouched as negotiations with Trump are underway to ease trade tensions between the two giants. As a result, while prices for Russian oil have dropped due to weaker demand and a decline in exports, Russia is struggling financially. The volume of Russian oil exports continues to drop, but at a slower rate than anticipated, impacting both global supply and pricing. These challenges show the potential impact of the ongoing war on international trade, with economic repercussions still unfolding.