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US House advances Russia bill with 100% India tariff power
The Hindu··16 Sept
The US House voted 214-211 to advance a Bill that lets President Trump impose 100% tariffs on India and other Russian oil buyers. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 faces a final House vote on September 16, 2026. The Senate passed it 86-11 in August. India calls energy ties with Russia an important partnership pillar.
Prism
What It Means For You
- If the House passes the Bill and the President signs it, goods from India could face tariffs of up to 100 percent on Russian energy trade grounds.
- Exact rates for each country would be set later by the US Trade Representative under the Bill framework.
- Indian exporters and energy planners would track House and White House steps before any tariff schedule takes effect.
What's Happening
- Two Democratic lawmakers voted with Republicans to clear the procedural hurdle on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026.
- The Bill also extends Iran sanctions tools and targets Russia energy sector and related shipping.
- The House is due to break into recess on September 17, 2026, and reconvene on November 9 after midterms.
What the Bill Targets
- Senators have named China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan among the largest purchasers of Russian oil or gas by volume.
- The US argues Russian crude sales help fund the war against Ukraine.
- The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday called India-Russia energy cooperation an important pillar of the bilateral partnership.
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