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The House Has Passed the Russia Oil Tariff Bill: What the 100% Threat Means for India and China
Congress moved this week to let Washington punish the biggest buyers of Russian oil with tariffs of up to 100%. India reacted within a day. The interesting question is not whether the bill becomes law, but how its mechanism actually bites, and why it was softened from 500% to 100% on the way.
By Muhammad Mehdi · 18 September 2026 · 5 min read