# India-US talks on Russia oil tariff Bill ‘reassuring’: sources 2026-08-13T23:09:01+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India is in talks with the US on a Senate Bill that proposes up to 100 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, and the discussions so far have been 'reassuring', sources said. The Bill, officially the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, has passed the Senate but still needs House approval. The final decision on penalties rests with President Donald Trump. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal declined to comment, calling it a US legislative process. India is also seeking protection from further tariff hikes as part of the bilateral trade agreement being negotiated with Washington. In July 2026, Russia supplied about 52 per cent of India's crude imports, estimated at $7.3 billion of a total $14 billion, according to GTRI. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: bilateral trade, GTRI, India-US relations, Russian oil, Senate Bill, Tariffs Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-us-talks-on-russian-oil-tariff-bill-reassuring-so-far/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-us-talks-on-russian-oil-tariff-bill-reassuring-so-far/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.