US House clears Russia sanctions bill with tariff powers that could hit India
The US House has passed a bill allowing tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas, a list that includes India.
The United States House of Representatives has passed a wide-ranging sanctions bill that would hand the American government new authority over countries buying Russian energy, sending the measure to President Donald Trump.
The legislation, titled The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would permit the US administration to levy tariffs of as much as 100% on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas.
India is among those top buyers, placing it within the scope of the proposed tariff powers.
The bill now moves to the President, who would decide whether to sign it into law. Its passage in the House marks a step forward for a measure that could reshape the terms of energy trade between Russia and its principal customers.
For India, the development carries direct implications, given its position among the leading importers of Russian crude and gas. The authority envisioned in the bill would allow Washington to impose steep duties on such purchases, though the wire material does not specify how or when those powers might be exercised.
No further details on the bill's provisions, timeline or next steps were available in the source material.