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CPI(M) Condemns US Sanction Law, Urges India to Demand Repeal
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News18•22-09-2026, 15:15
CPI(M) Condemns US Sanction Law, Urges India to Demand Repeal
- •The CPI(M) accused the US of “weaponising trade” with its new Sanctioning Act, which grants President Trump powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
- •The party strongly condemned the law, stating it violates the sovereignty and dignity of other nations by dictating their foreign and economic policies.
- •The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, signed by Trump on September 18, targets countries like China and India for purchasing Russian oil and gas.
- •CPI(M) highlighted India's heavy reliance on imported crude, with Russia accounting for over 51% of India’s imports in July 2026, making it vulnerable to the new sanctions.
- •The party urged the Modi government to stop treating the US as a strategic partner and demanded that Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal forcefully advocate for the law's repeal during his US visit.
Key Questions Answered
President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.
The CPI(M) strongly condemned the law as a violation of sovereignty and urged the Union government to demand its repeal, arguing that India should stop treating the United States as a strategic partner.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing and market dynamics.
