India, Sept. 13 -- The United States has urged Group of Seven (G7) nations and European Union allies to impose tariffs on China and India for continuing to buy Russian oil, suggesting both countries are "enabling" Moscow's war in Ukraine.

The appeal was made during a call of G7 finance ministers on Friday, where officials discussed further sanctions on Russia and possible punitive trade measures against countries supporting its war effort.

The push comes as US President Donald Trump has already raised tariffs on Indian imports by an additional 25%, doubling total duties to 50%, in a bid to pressure New Delhi to stop purchasing discounted Russian crude. However, he has refrained from taking similar action against China.

On Friday, US tr...