Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 08 Jan 2026,Thursday India Global
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced President Donald Trump has approved a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting countries purchasing Russian oil and uranium. The legislation, co-sponsored with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, could impose tariffs up to 500% on nations like India, China, and Brazil. Graham stated it gives Trump "tremendous leverage" to pressure countries financing Putin's war in Ukraine. A vote may occur next week. Trump previously imposed 50% combined tariffs on Indian goods for buying Russian oil. India-US relations have strained over New Delhi's continued Russian oil purchases, with Trump recently stating PM Modi "knew I was not happy." India remains firm on protecting its agricultural and dairy sectors amid stalled negotiations. (PC: X)
