Bangladesh, July 16 -- In a sharp rebuke of US foreign policy, China has condemned Washingtons latest legislative move targeting Russias trading partners with steep tariffs, branding the proposed sanctions as “illegal unilateral measures” and a dangerous extension of American jurisdiction across international borders. The reaction from Beijing follows a controversial bill floated in the US Senate that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose secondary tariffs of up to 500% on countries that continue commerce with Moscow, with China, India, and Brazil specifically named.

The legislation, proposed by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, has stirred global concern for its sweeping scope and potentially severe eco...