Russia Sanctions Bill Advances in US House, Set for Final Vote as 100% Tariff Looms on India, Others
The measure would let President Donald Trump levy tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy, while expanding sanctions on Iran.
- On Tuesday, the House of Representatives advanced the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 following a 214-211 procedural vote, authorizing President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.
- The Bill targets Moscow's leadership and energy sector, including the "shadow fleet" of vessels used to evade oil sanctions, granting President Trump broad authority to impose tariffs on major Russian energy purchasers.
- Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks opposed the measure, contending it grants the President unchecked tariff authority without guardrails, though the House Rules Committee rejected his amendment limiting these powers.
- While an amendment explicitly naming 10 countries—including India, China, and the UAE—as tariff targets failed to pass, the legislation retains a broad framework covering the largest importers of Russian oil and gas.
- The House is expected to hold a final vote on the legislation today, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, before lawmakers begin an early recess on Thursday, September 17, 2026, reconvening November 9, 2026.
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100% tariff threat to India: US House advances Russia sanctions bill
The US House has advanced a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India. The bill targets Russia's energy buyers and has already cleared the Senate.
100% tariffs on India? US House advances Russia sanctions bill for final vote
The US House advances a bill allowing tariffs up to 100% on countries like India for buying Russian oil, extending Iran sanctions, and expanding US secondary tariff authority amid Russia's war in Ukraine.
US House set to vote on bill allowing 100 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
The US House is considering a Russia sanctions bill that could enable tariffs of up to 100% on Russian energy buyers. India was named in a proposed amendment, but no such tariff has been imposed. The final outcome would depend on subsequent presidential action and the terms of the enacted law.
There is a proposal to directly include India in the US bill imposing sanctions on Russia. The bill could authorize the US President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing oil and gas from Russia. However, the imposition of tariffs on India is not yet certain.
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