Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:58am on 16 Sep 2026,Wednesday India Global
The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on India and other countries buying oil and gas from Russia, while extending existing sanctions on Iran. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a procedural hurdle on Tuesday evening after two Democratic lawmakers joined Republicans in supporting it. The measure is expected to face a final House vote on Wednesday. A resolution advancing the bill, alongside other legislation, passed 214-211, surprising House Democratic leadership. The measure increases pressure on Russia while creating potential trade risks for India, a major buyer of Russian energy supplies.
