US-India ties, trade talks: What to watch as the Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump's desk

The US Congress this week passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which gives the US President the authority to impose tariffs of as much as 100% on countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas, among other measures.India is one of the countries that buys Russian oil, and the prospect of tariffs has thrown India-US relations into fresh uncertainty.HT explains what happens next, and what it could mean for ties between the two countries.What happens now?The bill goes to US President Donald Trump for his signature, and White House officials have previously said he intends to sign it. What he will do with the broad new tariff authority it gives him is less clear.