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- US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
- The legislation authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.
- Indian official Kirti Vardhan Singh stated that India considers the tariffs unfair and will continue to prioritize its own energy security by sourcing from economically viable locations.
- India maintains that it conducts an independent foreign policy regarding its energy procurement decisions.
What to watch next
- Potential US imposition of tariffs on major importers of Russian oil
- India's continued procurement of Russian crude oil
- Decisions by the US President regarding potential waivers for the new tariffs
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Kirti Vardhan Singh
Union Minister of State for External Affairs
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“We always say that these tariffs that are being imposed are very unfair. And we are not under the pressure of any country. Energy is a very primary concern of ours. And wherever we find commercially viable, economical energy sources for our country and our people, we will take energy from there,”
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…is diversifying its energy sources and has committed to sourcing energy from economically viable locations, while also planning to continue importing Russian crude despite potential US tariffs that may increase costs. " We always say that these tariffs that are being imposed are very unfair. And we are not under the pressure of any country. Energy is a very primary concern of ours. And wherever we find commercially viable, economical energy sources for our country and our people, we will take energy from there, " Singh told ANI. He said the government's foremost concern is the welfare of India's 140 crore people and that it will take all necessary measures to safeguard their interests while maintaining the country's strength…
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