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U.S. House Approves 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers, Including India

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Enables Tariffs

U.S. House approved Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 262-159 vote.
The bill would let President Donald Trump impose 100 % tariffs on five major Russian-oil buyers, including India.
President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deepening a “privileged” partnership during his New Delhi visit.
The sanctions bill arrives as India balances relations with Washington and Moscow over Russian petroleum trade.

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Modi Receives Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026, receiving birthday wishes.
U.S. President Donald Trump, via the U.S. Embassy in India, posted a birthday wish on X.
President Droupadi Murmu praised Modi’s 25 years of public service and wished him long life.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17 across India.

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Trump Enables Tariffs

U.S. House approved Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 262-159 vote.
The bill would let President Donald Trump impose 100 % tariffs on five major Russian-oil buyers, including India.
President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deepening a “privileged” partnership during his New Delhi visit.
The sanctions bill arrives as India balances relations with Washington and Moscow over Russian petroleum trade.

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