A new bill backed by 60 US Senators proposes imposing up to 100% tariffs on India and other nations purchasing Russian oil, with President Trump supporting its swift passage.
The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 targets the five largest purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas
Jul 17, 2026
10:49 am
What's the storyA group of 60 United States Senators has endorsed new legislation that seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries for buying Russian oil.
The bill, named the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, was introduced on Friday and has the backing of President Donald Trump.
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