As United States (U S) House passes Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, India is threatened with a 100% tariffs on Russian oil. Is Modi Government having soft corner for ‘Trump’ hurting India’s Economic?

The "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026" law permits US President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods imported from nations that rank among the top five importers of Russian natural gas or crude oil. Targeting China & India.

In remembrance of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who initiated the bill more than a year ago, the U.S. House passed a sanctions bill against Russia on Wednesday afternoon. The "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," a law, seeks to sanction Russia as it continues its full-scale invasion of Ukraine by focusing on its economy. Russia's war effort depends heavily on the proceeds from oil sales. Additionally, it would increase penalties against Iran and impose sanctions on Russian officials, leaders, and financial institutions.

The US President, Trump would be able to apply tariffs of up to 100% on nations that rank among the top five buyers of Russian gas or crude oil once the bill is approved. This would hurt mostly the nations like China and India. Though it has mixed reactions from other member of Congress the bill was approved by both parties on a vote of 262-159.  And delivered it to US President, Donald Trump.

India responded strongly this time, and the Ministry of External Affairs ensured that its 1.4 billion people's energy security is non-negotiable and that its energy-sourcing decisions are solely motivated by national interest and global market dynamics rather than outside pressure, stating “As stated on several earlier occasions, India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people, this issue has been discussed at high levels in recent months with various US interlocutors. Its potential implications for not just the bilateral relationship but also the international energy market have been very clearly articulated by the Indian side.”

On the other hand the China official’s recent remarks are yet to come but their earlier response makes it very clear of, they termed this act as illegal, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, stating “China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council.” Further he added “China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises and citizens.”

As the US President Trump got the authority to impose 100% tariffs on the countries The Silicon Review asks: As the trade heat going around the world right now, will India and China come together to face this trade war or the US President will abuse his new power to force India and China to stop buying oil from Russia?

Q: Who is the President of United States (US)?
A: Donald Trump

Q: Why US imposing sanctions to countries?
A: To stop Russia as it continues its full-scale invasion of Ukraine by focusing on its economy. Russia's war effort depends heavily on the proceeds from oil sales.

Q: Why only China and India getting affected the most from this tariff imposition?

A: The largest consumer of Russian fossil fuels worldwide is China followed by India, who’s the world's second-biggest consumer, and imports have just reached 11-month highs.

Q: What is the Russia’s take on this?

A: Russian authorities have frequently described the sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies as being unlawful under international law, illegitimate, and ultimately ineffective against the Russian state.

Q: What is the primary goal of US by imposing the tariffs on countries like India and China? 

A: The United States' main objective in imposing these enormous tariffs is to force Russia's two biggest global economic lifelines China and India to cease buying Russian energy, so bankrupting Russia's war machine. And turning them towards US markets.