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Trump's New Sanctions: A Real Threat to India's Russian Oil Imports?
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News18•25-09-2026, 22:51
Trump's New Sanctions: A Real Threat to India's Russian Oil Imports?
- •President Trump signed new US sanctions law allowing tariffs up to 100% on goods from countries buying Russian energy.
- •India could face higher US tariffs due to its continued purchases of Russian oil under the new legislation.
- •Energy expert Anas Alhaji suggests the impact on India might be limited due to exemptions and presidential discretion.
- •The legislation grants the US significant new authority, potentially adding pressure to India-US trade relations.
- •India maintains its energy sourcing is based on national interest and energy security, while diversifying oil supplies.
Key Questions Answered
President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, granting Washington the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that rank among the largest buyers of Russian oil and natural gas.
Recent data indicates that Russian crude accounts for more than 40% of India's overall crude supplies, with July imports seeing Russian oil surpass half of the country's total import share.
Energy expert Anas Alhaji argues that the impact on India may be limited, noting that the legislation features exemptions, presidential discretion, and allowances for response time.
