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- The US Congress has approved the 'Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act', which gives President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying oil and gas from Russia and Iran.
- India, one of the largest buyers of Russian oil along with China, has responded officially through the Ministry of External Affairs.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said India's first priority is energy security for the country's 140 crore people.
- India said it will continue sourcing energy from diverse suppliers and making oil purchase decisions based on global market developments.
- The ministry warned the law could set back India-US ties and affect the global energy market, and said the government will work closely with trade and industry bodies to protect economic interests.
What to watch next
- Whether President Trump actually uses his new power to impose 100% tariffs on India or China.
- Changes in India's oil purchase patterns and sourcing from different suppliers.
- Next steps in high-level India-US discussions on the issue.
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