U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

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The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) passed a legislation targeting Russia’s energy sector, individuals and “shadow fleet” of tankers, including authorising the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia. The House voted ?262-159 ?in favour ?of the Bill. The Bill, which will now be sent President Donald Trump for his signature, could result in significant U.S. tariffs on India. This Bill comes as New Delhi and Washington have been negotiating a preliminary trade deal, while India has increased its purchase of Russian…

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