US House set to vote on Russia sanctions bill naming India for possible 100 per cent tariffs

The bill faced opposition from members of both parties, with the vote to advance it passing by a narrow 214-211 margin. A final vote on Thursday is widely expected to result in the passage of the Russia sanctions bill, persons aware of the matter told HT.

The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 would give the Trump administration the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas.

Senators have clarified that the tariffs would currently target China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan over their oil purchases.