Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:32am on 18 Oct 2026,Sunday India Global
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said India cannot shift away from Russian energy overnight, explaining Washington’s decision to waive certain sanctions and tariff provisions. US President Donald Trump has allowed a 60-day review to assess the economic impact of imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying its energy. The measures could have exposed India and other major buyers to tariffs of up to 100% on goods exported to the US. Rubio described India as an important American partner and said global energy pressures must be considered before deciding the next steps. The waiver offers temporary relief to India.
