{
  "id": 8239001,
  "title": "Trump's new tariff threat risks cutting off Asia’s Russian oil lifeline as Gulf supply falls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trumps-new-tariff-threat-risks-cutting-off-asias-russian-oil-lifeline",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/18/trumps-new-tariff-threat-risks-cutting-off-asias-russian-oil-lifeline-as-gulf-supply-falls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US House of Representatives has granted President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, including India and China, as Gulf supply disruption tightens the global market. The legislation, the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, passed with a narrow margin and could take effect 30 days after enactment. If implemented, the tariffs could significantly impact India's oil imports, which have already seen a substantial increase from Russia this year. China, while already reducing its Russian crude imports, remains heavily reliant on Middle Eastern sources. The broader oil market is already tight, with Brent prices hovering above $100 and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Both India and China are likely to seek ways to mitigate the impact of the tariffs, potentially leading to increased volatility in the global oil market.",
  "summary": "The threat of US tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil could squeeze an increasingly important source of crude for India and China as Gulf supply disruption tightens the global market. The US House of Representatives has granted President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs on any of the five largest buyers of Russian crude or gas that “knowingly” book a new cargo, with rates of up to 100…",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump can impose tariffs on India and China's Russian oil imports",
    "Legislation passed with narrow margin, effective 30 days after enactment",
    "Tight oil market may increase volatility as India and China seek mitigation"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Trump's new tariff threat risks cutting off Asia’s Russian oil lifeline as Gulf supply falls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trumps-new-tariff-threat-risks-cutting-off-asias-russian-oil-lifeline-8240013",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:00:32.000Z"
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  "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."
}