# US bill for 100% tariffs on India over Russian crude heads to House

2026-08-10T22:21:47+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The US Senate on August 7 passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, authorising President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives, which can approve, amend or reject it after August 31. Indian exporters are concerned but await clarity, said Ajay Sahai of FIEO. Russia supplied 48% of India's crude imports in June 2026, an all-time high, as overall imports fell. GTRI notes India is the second-largest Russian crude buyer, with imports worth $40.8 billion in FY2026. However, India's US energy purchases rose to $12.5 billion, including LNG and LPG, which GTRI says undermines claims that India is shutting out American energy.

## Coverage

- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/exporters-await-clarity-on-us-bill-threatening-tariffs-of-up-to-100-over-russian-crude-purchases-548383-2026-08-10?utm_source=rssfeed>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/videos/watch-indias-russian-oil-imports-hit-48-as-us-readies-100-tariffs/article71332467.ece>

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