What's happening with US Russia Sanctions Bill Tariff Threat right now

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed reports of a proposed 100 per cent US tariff on India for importing Russian crude oil as 'speculation'.

Goyal said the first phase of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement is ready for implementation once the tariff framework gives India a competitive edge.

The trade agreement was finalized on the understanding that India would receive favourable market access compared to competitors in its neighbourhood and ASEAN region.

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India and US trade pact will operate only when India gains comparative advantage, said Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

Goyal stated India will continue growing exports and leveraging the US market opportunity as long as it has comparable duties.

The statement reflects India's cautious approach to trade liberalization with the US.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the first tranche of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement is ready for implementation but awaits US action to restore India's competitive edge.

The US Senate advanced a bipartisan sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India.

India is a major purchaser of Russian oil, making it a potential target of the proposed 100% tariff if the bill becomes law.

Goyal stressed that the BTA will only take effect once the US ensures India receives a competitive advantage over other exporting nations.

The development highlights the tension between advancing trade ties and geopolitical sanctions pressures involving Russia.

The US Senate voted 86-12 to advance the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026”, authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries for purchasing Russian energy.

The bill is expected to pass a final Senate vote later this week after clearing the procedural hurdle.

Senator Richard Blumenthal said the bill targets China and India as the main purchasers of Russian oil and gas, which fund Russia's war machine.

Indian imports of Russian crude rose to record levels in June 2026, reaching €4.5 billion, after a prior 25% tariff penalty was lifted in February.

The legislation also renews a set of Iran sanctions due to expire at the end of the year.