India Warns U.S. New Tariffs to Deter Buyers of Russian Oil Could Impact Ties
India said it will protect trade interests and energy security as the bill could let Washington impose tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil buyers.
- On Wednesday, the House passed the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," granting President Donald Trump authority to levy 100% tariffs on nations purchasing Russian oil.
- India remains "firmly committed" to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, continuing to source energy through diversified suppliers based on evolving market dynamics.
- Trump previously imposed 25% tariffs on Indian imports in August 2025, citing Russian oil purchases; the White House removed the duty in February 2026 after India committed to stop.
- The Indian government said on Thursday it is monitoring developments, asserting it will take necessary measures to protect trade and economic interests in response to the potential legislation.
- New Delhi officials noted this issue has been discussed at high levels with interlocutors in recent months, with the latest development coming over a year after US-India ties strained over trade relations.
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The Indian Foreign Ministry said it “remains firmly determined to guarantee the energy security of its 1.4 billion inhabitants” through “a diversification of supply sources”. India has already been criticized by the United States and several European countries for buying Russian oil.
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India Warns US 100% Tariffs Over Russian Oil Could Strain Ties, Pledges to Protect Energy Security
NEW DELHI: India has warned Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Thursday, hours after the U.S. made a new move to punish such buyers.Earlier in the day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.The bill, now sent…
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