US coercion escalates? Washington moves hostile Russia Sanctions Bill to slap 100% tariffs on India

According to a report by Zee News, new legislative efforts in Washington are targeting Russia’s leadership and energy sector, with specific provisions reportedly aimed at imposing significant tariffs on nations accused of facilitating sanctions evasion. The report claims that a proposed US bill includes measures that could result in 100% tariffs on India, citing concerns over trade relations and the enforcement of secondary sanctions against Moscow.

While the US government has consistently signaled its intent to tighten the enforcement of sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, the specific threat of a 100% tariff on India has not been confirmed by official US government channels or major international wire services. The report notes that a separate House amendment is currently under consideration, which seeks to remove the authority to impose secondary tariffs on countries that continue to purchase Russian energy, suggesting a complex and evolving legislative debate within the US Congress.

Analysts note that the US has been increasingly focused on closing loopholes that allow Russia to bypass international financial restrictions. However, the imposition of such severe tariffs on a strategic partner like India would represent a significant shift in US foreign policy. As of now, the legislative text mentioned in the report remains unverified by independent international observers, and observers are awaiting further clarification from the US State Department regarding the scope of these proposed sanctions.