China rejects US 'long-arm jurisdiction' over tariffs tied to Russian oil purchases
- China rejected on Thursday the US's authority to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
- The US House passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 on Wednesday, in a 262-159 vote, targeting India and China.
- China's opposition comes ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned US visit for a summit on 24-25 September.
- Separately, China's Commerce Ministry said talks were underway with the US on a reciprocal tariff reduction framework.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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