US Sanctions Bill Puts Modi in Policy Bind

A new US sanctions bill targeting Russian oil purchases threatens India with heavy tariffs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a difficult choice between domestic fuel prices and key trade ties.

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FILE PHOTO: Tourists watch marine life, with the MT Desert Kite oil tanker carrying Russian oil in the background, at Narara Marine National Park in the Arabian Sea, Gujarat, India March 11 , 2026. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

India faces potential 100% tariffs from the United States over Russian oil imports, threatening bilateral trade and domestic fuel stability. The proposed US legislation marks a sharp escalation in tensions following earlier disputes over trade barriers. New Delhi relies on discounted crude for its 1.4 billion citizens while navigating delicate diplomatic ties.

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