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India has warned the United States that new tariffs on Russian oil purchases could strain bilateral relations following the US Congress’s approval of a bill targeting Russian oil buyers. The House-passed legislation authorizes President Trump to impose up to 100 percent tariffs on countries like India, which relies heavily on Russian oil imports for energy security and affordable supplies. In response, India’s foreign ministry stated that New Delhi remains committed to its energy security and has warned of potential implications for the bilateral relationship if these measures are enacted.

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On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia, voting 262-159 to send it to President Donald Trump for signature. The legislation, championed by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and previously approved by the Senate, aims to restrict funds flowing to Moscow by imposing tariffs up to 100% on countries like China and India that import energy supplies from Russia. It also imposes sanctions on Russian officials, banks, and a shadow fleet of tankers facilitating Russian energy trade. Despite support from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the bill faced opposition from some Democrats who were concerned about expanding Trump's tariff authority, leading to significant division within the party.

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The Indian foreign ministry said that it had noted the bill’s passage, adding that New Delhi had raised the issue with various US interlocutors in recent months, and had “very clearly articulated” the potential implications for the bilateral relationship and the international energy market. “The Indian side has also made clear its determination to take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests,” it said in a statement.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-17

🔮 India has warned the United States that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, hours after the US Congress approved a bill that would give President Donald Trump new abilities to punish buyers of Russian oil.

2026-09-17 · Al Jazeera

India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties · assertive framing

Claims (10 extracted, 2 hedged)

India has warned the United States that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, hours after the US Congress approved a bill that would give President Donald Trump new abilities to punish buyers of Russian oil. uncertain

that → warn → oil

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. asserted

House → pass → Ukraine

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bill → meet → sanctions

It also authorises President Donald Trump to impose stiff tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries, including India, to reduce their dependence on Russian oil and gas, and extend sanctions on Iran. asserted

Trump → authorise → Iran

The bill has been sent to Trump to sign into law. asserted

bill → send → law

India’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that it “remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people”. asserted

it → say → people

it → say → statement

The government would work closely with trade and industry bodies to deal with the legislation’s implications, it added. asserted

it → work → implications

India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer, is among the biggest buyers of Russian oil, which is seen as helping Moscow replenish its budget since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and was hit with sweeping Western sanctions. asserted

it → see → sanctions

New Delhi has repeatedly sought to resist pressure to reduce its oil trade with Russia, saying its large population and economy need secure, affordable and reliable energy supplies. asserted

population → seek → supplies