US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill 86-11, Putting India at Risk of Tariffs up to 100%
The 86-11 vote would let the president impose 100% tariffs on top Russian energy buyers and extend sanctions on Iran for five years.
- On Friday, August 7, the U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, targeting Russia's energy sector and authorizing tariffs up to 100% on major Russian energy importers.
- Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death provided momentum for the bipartisan package, which had previously stalled after the White House objected to measures that would limit Trump's flexibility in pursuing a peace deal with Russia.
- President Donald Trump receives authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five importers of Russian crude oil or gas, with the bill including waiver provisions allowing the president to exempt countries based on national interest.
- Approval by the House of Representatives would clear the final congressional hurdle before the bill reaches Trump for signature, with the president having recently indicated support for the sweeping sanctions and tariff package.
- The measure adds pressure to ongoing U.S.-India trade negotiations, with the tariff authority potentially becoming a negotiating factor as New Delhi and Washington work to finalize a broader trade agreement between the nations.
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India’s oil imports from Russia hit new record; refineries big exporters to countries sanctioning Moscow
The US sanctions waiver on Russian crude has expired and a fresh tariff threat of up to 100% looms as the Trump administration pushes for a Russia sanctions bill that gives the American president powers to impose tariffs on biggest oil importers from Moscow.
The US Senate has passed a bill imposing 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. There is a fear that if these tariffs are imposed on India, India could stop importing Russian oil.
India faces new 100% tariff threat as US Senate targets Russian oil buyers
The US Senate has approved a bill that could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian oil, gas and other exports, adding a new layer of pressure on India as Washington and New Delhi work to finalize a trade deal. The measure passed 86-11 on Friday. India is among five countries specifically named by the bill’s sponsors as potential targets, along with China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. Notably, the l…
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US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill, could trigger 100% tariff on India
The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill authorising President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on goods from top purchasers of Russian oil, including India and China. The legislation targets Russian leaders, restricts energy financing, and extends Iran sanctions through 2031.
Senate passes sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping new package of sanctions targeting Russia and Iran on Friday, approving a measure aimed at supporting Ukraine in its fight against President Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression. The post Senate passes sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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