India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties

New Delhi says it has ‘made clear’ its determination to ‘protect its trade and economic interests’.Published On 17 Sep 202617 Sep 2026India 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.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.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3BRICS summit: What are the key takeaways?list 2 of 3BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it matterslist 3 of 3How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, Chinaend of listThe bill targets Russia’s energy and defence sectors, President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials, as well as Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to circumvent Western 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 sanction...