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44. Europe has no need

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 03:12 PM

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As of early 2026, European Union countries import a relatively small, reduced amount of crude oil directly from the Middle East, with estimates placing the figure at roughly 6% to 7% of total EU crude imports.

Asia on the other hand:
Key Destinations and Percentages (via Strait of Hormuz):
Asia (Total): ~82%
China: ~37.7% (Also, ~90% of Iran's specific exports)

India relies on the Middle East for about 60% of its oil imports.
More than 90% of Japan's crude oil imports come from the Middle East.

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Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz [View all] BumRushDaShow 23 hrs ago OP

Please stroke out or step down (or both) putz... wcmagumba 23 hrs ago #1

How Much Did they Ask? Roy Rolling 23 hrs ago #2

So, the guy that has abused all of our allies.... DemMedic 22 hrs ago #3

Places tariffs, threatens invasion, now wants their help. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #21

This message was self-deleted by its author DUMember24 22 hrs ago #4

Action Reaction Whip-poor-will 22 hrs ago #5

Guess what Diaper Don? China is a dictatorship, and a large % of the population grew up in a time where AZJonnie 22 hrs ago #6

"and they'll find other places to buy the oil" BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #8

China's extensive electrification can help them ride this out better than the US IronLionZion 20 hrs ago #15

Yes. Oil is fungible. When others have to get their oil from where we get it, it will impact us just the same. (n/t) thesquanderer 17 hrs ago #39

Kind of a difference between 'asking' and 'I'm demanding'. sinkingfeeling 21 hrs ago #7

There is a huge difference between acting and demanding MLWR 21 hrs ago #9

Great leaders gather their allies BEFORE they start a World War, you fucking imbecile. ms liberty 21 hrs ago #10

What these countries should do is cancel all Trump and Kushner contracts for luxury resorts unless Trump stops the war. Lonestarblue 20 hrs ago #11

Everyone is too afraid of Trump to stand up to him. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #22

then it will be 10 countries, then it will be many countries... Javaman 20 hrs ago #12

And.... rizlaplus 20 hrs ago #13

That's a deep cut Prairie Gates 17 hrs ago #35

I am just wondering when Iran will target all Trump named Dan 20 hrs ago #14

This. What made them think their international properties are safe? travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #31

"Hey guys, I just whacked this hornet's nest as hard as I could" truthisfreedom 20 hrs ago #16

Trump has named some of the countries this morning! Ray Bruns 20 hrs ago #17

And Slutkovia, Melaaaaaaniaaaaaah's home country. twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #23

The War in the Stepstones is not going well Prairie Gates 17 hrs ago #34

While it's true I'm not a crack military strategist, wouldn't this be done BEFORE a war????? Vinca 20 hrs ago #18

As with ALL things drumpf, follow the money JoseBalow 20 hrs ago #19

Well, so far he cancelled Putin's sanctions so he could sell more oil. travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #32

Trump told NATO to go to Hell... NOW he is begging for their help. Multichromatic 19 hrs ago #20

After the Way Trump has treated them MissouriDem47 19 hrs ago #24

He's "demanding"? tonekat 18 hrs ago #25

;-{)....... Goonch 18 hrs ago #26

Isn't China gypsy11 18 hrs ago #27

I read that also. OGBuzz 17 hrs ago #30

Thank you gypsy11 17 hrs ago #37

I couldn't agree more. This is all on Netanyahu and Trump, OGBuzz 17 hrs ago #40

And did they all tell him to fuck right off? Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #28

He starts the fire then asks others to help him put it out. n/t OnlinePoker 18 hrs ago #29

Iran is giving Chinese ships the red carpet treatment through the Strait Prairie Gates 17 hrs ago #33

Notice the one country he didn't ask? Israel Bluetus 17 hrs ago #36

MaddowBlog-After alienating allies and declaring victory, Trump 'demands' foreign help in war LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #38

What's the Over/Under of Trump's modrepub 16 hrs ago #41

Hey, stupid, yes, you trump. republianmushroom 15 hrs ago #42

Trump messed himself again. maliaSmith 14 hrs ago #43

Europe has no need EX500rider 13 hrs ago #44