{
  "id": 8160980,
  "title": "India says Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs can impact US ties, global energy market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/india-says-russia-sanctions-bill-threatening-100-tariffs-can-impact",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:49:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-says-russia-sanctions-bill-threatening-100-tariffs-can-impact-us-ties-global-energy-market-101789698443655.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India has expressed concern over a US sanctions bill that could impose up to 100% tariffs on its top five Russian oil buyers, potentially impacting bilateral ties and the global energy market. The Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed the US House of Representatives with a 262-159 vote, and was signed into law by President Trump. The bill allows the President to impose tariffs on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, a group that currently includes China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. While the bill does not compel tariffs, once signed it would give Trump a lasting tool to penalize buyers of Russian energy. India's External Affairs Ministry stated that the government is committed to protecting its trade and economic interests and will work closely with trade and industry bodies to manage the fallout. The ministry reiterated India's position that its energy purchases are guided by national interest and that the country will continue sourcing energy through diversified sourcing and based on evolving market dynamics. India has increased its energy purchases from the US and Venezuela as part of diversification efforts, but Russia remains its largest source of crude oil, supplying 51.1% of its crude imports in July.",
  "summary": "The bill does not compel tariffs. But once signed, it gives Trump a durable, congressionally authorised tool to penalise buyers of Russian energy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Will India resist US tariff pressure amid trade deal talks? Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions bill",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/will-india-resist-us-tariff-pressure-amid-trade-deal-talks-trump",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:19:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}