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Target: President Donald Trump and the U.S. Administration
Goal: We call for transparent, consistent, and just policies regarding sanctions and tariffs related to Russian oil, ensuring that all countries are held to the same standards and that diplomatic efforts prioritize peace and human rights.
Recent statements from President Trump indicate that there are no imminent plans to penalize China for buying Russian oil, despite having imposed additional tariffs on India for similar actions. This selective enforcement not only weakens the credibility of U.S. foreign policy but also risks escalating global tensions and economic instability.
Sanctions and tariffs should not be used as arbitrary tools of political leverage, but rather as part of a coherent and principled strategy to promote peace and protect human rights. The U.S. must act transparently and consistently, applying the same standards to all countries and prioritizing diplomatic solutions to end the war in Ukraine.
We urge the administration to adopt a fair, transparent, and effective approach to sanctions and trade policy, rooted in international law and the pursuit of global justice.