US Bill Backs 100% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil
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- Peter Navarro stated that Donald Trump and Narendra Modi have a 'very good working relationship' and will resolve the issue of potential US tariffs on Indian goods linked to India's purchases of Russian crude oil
- US Senate passed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, authorizing the president to impose tariffs up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas
- India significantly increased its imports of discounted Russian crude after the Ukraine war began, becoming one of the world's major buyers despite Western pressure to cut energy trade with Moscow
- Peter Navarro claimed his Financial Times op-ed criticizing India’s role in refining and selling Russian oil 'helped resolve' the issue and said he faced intense online backlash from Indian users
- Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 targets not only Russia and Iran but also countries maintaining major energy trade with Moscow, including China and India
Why it matters: India faces a direct trade threat as the US moves to penalize top Russian energy buyers with 100% tariffs, putting billions in exports at risk if New Delhi doesn’t reduce reliance on Moscow’s oil — a move that forces a strategic choice between economic access and energy affordability.
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