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- The US Congress has approved a bill allowing the President to impose 100 percent tariffs on imports from countries such as India and China if they purchase Russian crude oil.
- The House of Representatives passed the bill 262-159 after the Senate cleared it 86-11 last month, and it now goes to President Donald Trump to sign into law.
- The law also targets Russian energy, the defence sector, top officials including President Vladimir Putin, and Russia's shadow oil tankers, while extending sanctions on Iran.
- India imports large volumes of discounted Russian crude, and the Ministry of External Affairs has stated its oil import policy is independent to secure energy for 1.4 billion citizens.
- The bill matters for India because a 100 percent tariff could hit Indian exports to the US, making it a significant trade and diplomatic concern.
What to watch next
- Whether President Trump signs the bill and when it takes effect.
- Whether Trump actually imposes 100 percent tariffs on India or uses the power as a diplomatic bargaining tool.
- How India adjusts its Russian crude imports and energy security policy in response.
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