US Sanctions Shadow: India's Russian Oil Gamble Faces Washington's 100% Tariff Threat

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, signed by President Donald Trump on September 18, gives Washington a new weapon: tariffs of up to 100% on countries that remain top buyers of Russian oil. The law doesn’t automatically hit India, but it creates a clear legal path for punitive duties. India’s response was swift and defiant. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh declared, “We do not operate under pressure from any...