{"id":11931,"date":"2026-08-13T11:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11931"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:05:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:05:28","slug":"us-tariff-threat-on-russian-oil-bill-a-concern-for-india-but-talks-have-been-reassuring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11931","title":{"rendered":"US tariff threat on Russian oil: Bill a concern for India, but \u2018talks have been reassuring\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133208170,imgsize-662283,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg\" alt=\"US tariff threat on Russian oil: Bill a concern for India, but \u2018talks have been reassuring\u2019\" title=\"The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia.\">The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>India faces the fresh prospect of being levied up to 100% tariffs if the Donald Trump administration is able to get a new Russian sanctions bill cleared and the US President exercises the power the bill would give to impose duties.<!-- --> An Indian government source told Reuters that while the sanctions bill on Russian oil purchase is a matter of concern, talks so far have been reassuring.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The proposed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would empower the US President to levy tariffs of up to 100% on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil and natural gas from Russia. The final decision on whether to impose such tariffs would rest solely with the US President.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>Based on current import patterns, the five largest buyers of Russian energy are expected to include China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Also Read | <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/100-tariffs-why-india-may-ignore-trump-threat-to-continue-buying-russian-crude-oil\/articleshow\/132988000.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100% tariffs: Why India may ignore Trump threat and continue buying Russian crude oil<\/a><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>\u2018Trump, PM Modi good friends\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share a \u201cvery good working relationship\u201d and are expected to address differences over Washington&#8217;s proposed tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil through direct engagement.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>His remarks came just days after the US Senate approved the bipartisan Bill. The proposed legislation is aimed at increasing economic pressure on Moscow by targeting countries whose purchases of Russian energy are viewed as helping finance its war in Ukraine.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Russia sanctions bill\" msid=\"133208034\" width=\"\" title=\"What US sanctions bill for Russia means\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-133208034\/russia-sanctions-bill.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>What US sanctions bill for Russia means<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Replying to a question from ANI, Navarro said the matter would be resolved by the two leaders themselves rather than by other officials. \u201cThe president and your prime minister have a very good working relationship. <!-- -->They are going to work that out amongst themselves, and it&#8217;s not for me or any gaggle to get between that,\u201d he said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Navarro also reiterated his criticism of India&#8217;s imports of Russian crude, contending that New Delhi&#8217;s involvement in the trade expanded significantly only after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>India continues to be one of the biggest importers of Russian crude, with purchases rising sharply after the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2022. <!-- -->Access to discounted Russian oil has enabled Indian refiners to lower input costs while ensuring uninterrupted supplies during a period of volatility in global energy markets.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>Navarro&#8217;s latest remarks represent a noticeably more conciliatory stance on India-US ties after months of sharp criticism. Earlier in 2026, he had repeatedly targeted India over its Russian oil imports and had referred to the country as the \u201cMaharaja of tariffs\u201d.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Also Read | <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/beijings-billion-barrel-weapon-why-india-must-prepare-for-china-driven-oil-prices\/articleshow\/133101573.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beijing\u2019s billion-barrel weapon: Why India must prepare for China-driven oil prices<\/a><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/us-tariff-threat-on-russian-oil-bill-a-concern-for-india-but-talks-have-been-reassuring\/articleshow\/133207983.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia. India faces the fresh prospect of being levied up to 100% tariffs if the Donald Trump administration is able to get a new Russian sanctions bill cleared and the US President exercises the power [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11932,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-31"],"magazineBlocksPostFeaturedMedia":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","medium_large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","1536x1536":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","2048x2048":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-small":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-small-tall":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-small-square":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-small-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-medium-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg","blogsy-wide":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/trump-russian-crude-oil.jpg"},"magazineBlocksPostAuthor":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8709732a479614e7a8aa24d3eb1b239f30dc6d90c61464ed495001e7a469d856?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"magazineBlocksPostCommentsNumber":"0","magazineBlocksPostExcerpt":"The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia. 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