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US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India With 100% Tariffs
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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The U.S. Senate approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, targeting top importers of Russian oil and gas.
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The legislation allows President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from the top five importers of Russian energy, which currently include India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Slovakia.
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The bill, which also extends the Iran Sanctions Act until 2031, will move to the House of Representatives for consideration when it reconvenes on August 31.