'Implications for ties': How India, Russia & China reacted to US sanctions Bill
India, China, and Russia are responding to a new U.S. sanctions bill that allows for high tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy. India has emphasized its commitment to energy security and protecting its economic interests in light of the legislation.
Why it matters
The bill creates significant geopolitical tension and potential trade disruptions between the U.S. and major global economies.
India, Russia and China on Thursday reacted to a sweeping US sanctions bill that gives President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries including India and China over purchases of Russian oil and gas.The US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262-159 on Wednesday, sending the legislation to Trump for signature.The Senate had approved the bill by 86-11 on August 7.The legislation expands sanctions against Russia and also gives the US president authority to impose steep tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian petroleum or natural gas.The bill does not itself impose a 100 per cent tariff on Indian or Chinese goods, but creates a pathway for the administration to impose such tariffs under specified conditions.India says energy security, economic interests remain priorityIndia said it will take all…
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