Geopolitics Watch: India Faces 100% Tariff Threat, Border Trade Resumes, and Nepal Diplomatic Push

The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill that could impose 100% tariffs on Indian goods, a direct threat to New Delhi's energy security as it relies on Russian oil. This legislative move, passed 86-12, coincides with a cautious diplomatic thaw with China and renewed engagement with Nepal.

Background

Washington's new sanctions weapon targets Russia's energy revenue, but its crosshairs are on major oil buyers like India and China. The bill, named for the late Senator Lindsey...