US asks China to reduce Russian and Iranian oil imports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to ask China to cut oil imports from Russia and Iran. The talks in Paris will prepare for a presidential summit in April.

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The United States is reportedly exploring a diplomatic strategy to encourage China to scale back its energy procurement from sanctioned nations. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is considering a formal request for Beijing to reduce its oil imports from Russia and Iran.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provides testimony during a House hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
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