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US Lawmakers Propose Amendments to Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India

Hindustan Times46m
THE BRIEF
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US lawmakers submitted amendments to the Russia sanctions bill, with one proposal by Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer naming India among countries facing 100 percent tariffs.

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Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks moved an amendment to scrap Section 113 entirely, removing authority for broad secondary tariffs, and another to provide USD 15 billion in loans to Ukraine.

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The Russia sanctions bill passed the US Senate by an 86-11 vote last month and requires House passage and President Donald Trump's signature before becoming law.