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U.S. amendment names India in sanctions bill

15 sourcesUpdated 15 Sept 2026, 1:15 am Coverage regionsIndia · Delhi
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Competing amendments have been submitted to a U.S. Russia sanctions bill before the House of Representatives.

One proposal would explicitly name India and several other countries for potential 100 percent tariffs.

Another amendment would remove the section giving the President tariff authority or add national security waiver provisions.

The legislation passed the Senate and is aimed at Russia’s leadership and energy sector over the war in Ukraine.

Why it mattersIt could raise sanctions pressure on India and disrupt trade ties.
More context

The bill would still need House approval before it can reach the President.

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What coverage agrees on

All reports agree that amendments have been introduced to a Russia sanctions bill and that one proposal would name India for possible tariffs while another would limit or remove that tariff power.

What is changing or disputed

What happens next depends on how the House handles the competing amendments and whether the tariff language remains in the bill. The reports do not settle whether the India-naming proposal will be adopted.

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Neutral coverage says lawmakers have introduced amendments to a Russia sanctions bill and describes the main proposals without taking a position. India is named in one amendment as a country that could face 100 percent tariffs for trading Russian oil. Another amendment would scrap the tariff section or add waiver provisions. The legislation is tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine and still needs House approval.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Hindustan Times
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The Hindu Neutral framing Provisional rating

U.S. lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions act

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The Hindu reports that United States lawmakers have submitted amendments to a Russia sanctions bill, with one proposal by Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer explicitly naming India and other nations as eligible for 100 percent duties. Another amendment by Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks seeks to scrap the section granting the President broad tariff-levying powers. The original bill, passed by the Senate, aims to target Russia's leadership and energy sector over the war in Ukraine.

The Economic Times Neutral framing Reported

US lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions act

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The Economic Times reports that U.S. lawmakers have introduced competing amendments to the Russia sanctions bill currently before the House of Representatives. One amendment proposed by Representative Steny Hoyer would explicitly name India and several other top trading partners as subject to 100 percent tariffs for trading Russian oil. Meanwhile, Representative Gregory Meeks has proposed scrapping the tariff section entirely or adding national security waiver provisions.

Times Now Neutral framing Reported

US Russia Sanctions Act: India Named In Fresh Amendment For Potential 100% Tariff

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Times Now reports that new amendments have been introduced to a U.S. Russia sanctions bill, one of which seeks to explicitly name India alongside other countries for potential 100 percent tariffs on oil purchases. A separate amendment by a Democratic lawmaker proposes removing the section that gives the President authority to impose these secondary tariffs. The original legislation passed the Senate last month and requires House approval before reaching the President.

Hindustan Times Neutral framing Provisional rating

US lawmakers move amendments to Russia sanctions bill which targets India, others with 100% tariff threat |…

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Hindustan Times reports that U.S. lawmakers have submitted contrasting amendments to a Russia sanctions bill that could affect countries trading with Moscow. Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer proposed naming India, China, and several other nations as eligible for one hundred percent tariffs, while Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks moved to scrap the tariff authority entirely. The legislation, which previously passed the Senate, aims to target Russia's energy sector and oil trade funding the war in Ukraine before it can reach the president for signature.