# US Senate clears bill for 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil

2026-08-08T03:50:53+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The US Senate voted 86-11 on Friday to pass the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026, which authorises up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas and other exports. India is named among five target economies, along with China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, where Republican leaders control the calendar, and then to President Donald Trump for signature. The legislation gives the US Trade Representative discretion on the tariff rate and includes a presidential waiver for national interest, so India would not automatically face the levy. The vote adds uncertainty to ongoing India-US trade talks, with White House officials declining to comment on the impact.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/us-senate-clears-bill-for-tariffs-over-russian-oil-101786153415547.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/will-russia-sanctions-bill-impact-india-us-trade-deal-white-house-official-answers-key-question-101786159290020.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/us-senate-passes-sanctions-bill-on-russia-iran-india-could-face-tariff-pressure-over-oil/articleshow/133039520.cms>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-lindsey-graham-donald-trump-us-senate-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-100-tariff-threat-looms-on-india-china-11882000#publisher=newsstand>

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