Washington Chooses Path of Maximum Pressure on Russia's Trading Partners. Who Will Give In?

Washington Chooses Path of Maximum Pressure on Russia's Trading Partners. Washington is increasing pressure on China and India over their trade in Russian energy resources while seeking to block the future development of Russia's Arctic energy sector. Its stated objective is to block hydrocarbon production on Russia's Arctic shelf for decades, regardless of future market conditions. US Consumers Could Bear the CostImport tariffs are ultimately paid by consumers in the United States. Under this approach, Washington is pursuing the objective of increasing pressure on Russia regardless of the potential economic impact on the United States itself.