US advances Russia sanctions Bill to give Trump new powers for 100% tariffs on India

The US House of Representatives has advanced legislation that would grant President Donald Trump sweeping new powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries, including India, for purchasing Russian oil and gas. Along with India, China is also on the list, as reported by news agency PTI.

The legislation comes as the House prepares for an early recess on Thursday and is expected to reconvene on November 9 after the midterm elections. Its passage through the House this week would clear the final congressional hurdle before the Bill could reach the President.

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a key procedural hurdle in the House on Tuesday evening, with two Democrats joining Republicans to approve the measure, resulting in a vote of 214 to 211. This vote occurred despite opposition from several senior Democrats who raised concerns over the extent of the President’s powers over tariffs under the legislation.

The bill is expected to face a final House vote on Wednesday. If approved, it would then be sent to Trump for his signature. The US Senate passed the legislation on August 7 by an overwhelming 86-11 vote.

The bill would impose sanctions targeting Russia’s leadership, energy, and defense sectors, as well as its so-called “shadow fleet” of vessels accused of helping Moscow circumvent existing sanctions on oil shipments. It would also authorize Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on major purchasers of Russian oil. While the Senate version does not specifically name Russia’s trading partners, it refers to the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas by volume. India and China are among the countries identified as potential targets of the secondary tariff provisions.