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The US Senate has passed a bill by a landslide 86-11, allowing tariffs of up to 100% on five countries, including India. This bill aims to increase economic pressure on countries that continue to purchase oil and gas from Russia. Under the bill, the US President could be authorized to impose tariffs of up to 100% on such countries, although approval by the US House of Representatives is still required. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has targeted the central government over this development.

In a post on the social media platform X, Kejriwal questioned the central government’s foreign and economic policies on this issue. He stated that such international developments impacting India’s trade interests and economy should be taken seriously. Kejriwal demanded the central government clarify its position on this issue and take concrete steps to protect the country’s interests.

In a post on the social media platform X, Kejriwal questioned the foreign policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government. He alleged that India’s interests are being affected by the central government’s policies regarding relations with the United States. In his post, Kejriwal wrote, “After mortgaging the country to America, enslaving Trump, and insulting India, PM Modi has brought this to the country. Today, Trump interferes in every decision, big or small, in the country. PM Modi accepts everything Trump says, whether right or wrong, and Trump takes decisions against India in every area.” Kejriwal claimed that this decision by the US Senate raises serious questions about the central government’s foreign policy. He said that the government should adopt a clear and effective strategy in matters to national interests.

US Senate Passes Bill

The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a key bill aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and its major petroleum product buyers. Supporters of the bill claim that the ongoing energy trade with Russia is providing financial support to the Ukraine war, and therefore, additional economic sanctions should be imposed on such countries. ‘Lindsay O. The bill, called the “Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” was passed by the US Senate by a vote of 86 to 11. Under the bill, US President Donald Trump would be authorized to impose up to 100 percent import tariffs on goods from the five countries that import the most oil and gas from Russia.

What are the provisions of this bill?

The “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” passed by the US Senate, includes several provisions to further tighten economic sanctions against Russia and Iran. According to the bill, the US President could be authorized to impose up to 100 percent import tariffs on goods from India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Slovakia, the five countries that import the most oil and gas from Russia. The bill aims to limit Russia’s income from energy exports. Its supporters claim that the ongoing energy trade with Russia is providing Russia with financial resources to continue the Ukraine war. Based on this, a strategy has been adopted to pressure Russia’s major energy customers.

In addition to the provisions to Russia, the bill also includes a proposal to extend the term of the 1996 Iran Sanctions Act until 2031. Under this law, punitive action can be taken against companies and institutions investing in Iran’s energy sector. The US aims to limit foreign investment in Iran’s energy sector and maintain economic pressure on it.