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US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill targeting India, China
India Today reports that the US Senate has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote. The bill would let President Trump impose 100…
The Story in Brief
India Today reports that the US Senate has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote. The bill would let President Trump impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, which currently include India and China alongside Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia.
The legislation, aimed at punishing Moscow over its war in Ukraine, also extends the Iran Sanctions Act till 2031. Democrats have warned that the bill gives Trump excessive tariff powers. It now goes to the House of Representatives when it reconvenes on August 31.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides in this debate oversimplify. Supporters claim India must choose between American business and cheap Russian energy, ignoring that energy security is not a luxury for a developing economy. Critics calling the bill a tariff weapon forget that Russia is the aggressor here. The real test is whether the House waters down the tariff provision, not the sanctions alone. Watch for amendments, and watch whether New Delhi signals a reduction in Russian imports before August 31.
Source: indiatoday.in
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