Russian sanctions vs Chinese tariffs

[Crazyhole]

Can somebody explain the difference to me?

 

[sk8knight]

The sanctions are binding not only for the US markets but also European markets. Tariffs on Chinese goods only affect US markets. Since Russia has been more and more active in European markets, especially energy, cutting them off could be a big deal. Although, with Germany beholden to Russia for energy, we may find a reluctance to enforce those sanctions from some of our allies.

 

[UCFBS]

The sanctions are binding not only for the US markets but also European markets. Tariffs on Chinese goods only affect US markets. Since Russia has been more and more active in European markets, especially energy, cutting them off could be a big deal. Although, with Germany beholden to Russia for energy, we may find a reluctance to enforce those sanctions from some of our allies.

Yes, but the EU and various member states already have tarriffs on Chinese goods.

 

[Crazyhole]

The sanctions are binding not only for the US markets but also European markets. Tariffs on Chinese goods only affect US markets. Since Russia has been more and more active in European markets, especially energy, cutting them off could be a big deal. Although, with Germany beholden to Russia for energy, we may find a reluctance to enforce those sanctions from some of our allies.

And the one thing we aren't going to sanction is oil, which is their single largest source of income. They can keep selling it, now at an increased price, and there isn't a damn thing we can do about it.