The US Senate has passed a bill that would allow the Trump administration to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, including India and China. According to US lawmakers, the bill is aimed at curtailing Russia's funding for its war in Ukraine.

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was passed with an overwhelming vote of 86-11. The bill does not automatically impose tariffs, but rather allows US President Donald Trump the discretion to impose them, with implementation depending on the final law and subsequent executive decisions.

India is among the world's top importers of Russian oil and gas, and its purchase of discounted Russian crudes has gone up since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. With the conflict in the Middle East disrupting energy markets, Russian crude has become an important alternative source for Indian refiners.

If 100% tariffs are imposed on Indian goods exported to the US, they will become significantly more expensive, which could force US importers to look for alternative suppliers. This could have a severe impact on India's economy, reducing exports and threatening jobs.

Meanwhile, after a full day of heavy downpour in Delhi and the adjoining areas, the capital has a brief respite from the rain, but weather agencies have forecast more rain in the next few days. Additionally, a day after India and China held talks on border security in Arunachal Pradesh, New Delhi formally named 27 places in the northeastern state to counter China's attempts to create "baseless narratives."

Source: www.dw.com