Opinion: Opinion | 'Blackmail' Diplomacy: Why India Can't Be A Pawn In US' War On Russia
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation allowing the President to impose heavy tariffs on countries that are top buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas. The article argues this policy forces India into a difficult position regarding its energy imports.
Why it matters
This legislation could significantly impact India's energy security and its diplomatic relations with both the U.S. and Russia.
In a surprising, yet not unexpected development, the US House of Representatives, by a substantial majority of 262-159, passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on September 16, granting explicit statutory authority to the US President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the top five global buyers…
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