U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said President Donald Trump is considering imposing additional tariffs on China to penalize Beijing for continuing to buy Russian crude, though no final decision has been made. Vance made the remarks during a Fox News interview aired on 10 August. Vance likened the prospective move to measures the administration previously threatened against India for similar purchases, suggesting it would signal Washington’s displeasure with countries that help Moscow offset the impact of Western sanctions. He added that the broader U.S.–China relationship encompasses issues beyond Russia but indicated the oil trade is becoming a focal point for possible economic action.