India wary of potential 100% US tariffs over Russian oil
The US Senate passed a Russian sanctions bill that could result in tariffs on India, as a major Russian oil consumer. Follow DW for more.
India is concerned over the potential 100% US tariffs on goods from countries that import Russian oil and gas, following the US Senate's approval of the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The bill, passed with an 86-11 vote, allows the Trump administration to impose tariffs up to 100% on imports from nations like India and China that purchase Russian energy resources.
India, being one of the top importers of Russian oil and gas, is particularly worried as its discounted Russian crudes have become a crucial alternative source amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the disruption of Middle Eastern energy markets. While the bill does not automatically impose tariffs, it grants the US President the discretion to do so, with the final decision depending on the legislation and subsequent executive actions.
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