Trump’s new policy: India faces potential 100% US tariff over Russian oil purchases
WASHINGTON, 17 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The US House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, potentially giving President Donald Trump authority to impose additional tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports from major buyers such as India and China. The legislation, approved by a vote of 262 to 159, is intended to restrict Russia’s energy and defence revenues and increase financial pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. Under the measure, the US president would have the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods imported from countries that continue buying Russian energy, although the final tariff rate, affected products and timing of implementation would depend on subs...






