# Three hurdles block US Russia sanctions bill targeting India

2026-08-08T22:37:27+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The US Senate has passed a Russia sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on India, China, and three other countries for buying Russian energy. But the bill faces three obstacles before it can reach President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives is on recess until August 31, a likely September vote may clash with a planned Trump-Xi summit on September 24, and a coalition of House Democrats and at least one senior Republican wants to strip the tariff powers entirely. An amendment by senators Rand Paul and Ron Wyden to remove tariff provisions failed but won 32 votes, signalling strong bipartisan opposition. If the House amends the bill, it must return to the Senate for identical passage. The legislation adds a new tariff layer on Indian purchases of Russian energy, separate from the penalties already addressed in India-US interim trade talks. New Delhi did not comment.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russia-sanctions-bill-in-us-faces-3-key-hurdles-101786211031617.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/russia-sanctions-bill-3-roadblocks-could-delay-us-tariffs-on-india-china-article-155388152>

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