Skip to main content
5 min read
◆ Mixed look for TrumpForeign PolicyEconomy

500% tariff on India for Russian oil trade? What's the new bill that Trump has okayed?

Trump said he approved Graham's sanctions bill, which could authorize steep tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.

500% tariff on India for Russian oil trade? What's the new bill that Trump has okayed?
Image · firstpost.com

SOURCE CHECK

TAP FOR WHY
Outlet credibilityfirstpost.com63/100 MEDIUM
This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
tl;dr

Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Donald Trump approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could authorize tariffs of at least 500% on countries buying Russian energy, including India and China. The bill has not passed, and Graham said a Senate vote could come as early as the following week.

Community verdict

13 VOTES
How does this story look for
Donald Trump R · President of the United States

Counts every outlet’s report of this story. See all 8

● OPEN
  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: 60% good look
Votes cast on this page

Votes cast on this page: ▲ 0 · ◆ 0 · ▼ 0

People in this story

SWIPE →
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who approved the sanctions bill and has pressed India to stop buying Russian oil

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator promoting the Russia sanctions bill

Graham's version of this story ↗
Richard Blumenthal
D · CT · SEN

Senator who worked on the bill with Graham

ALSO MENTIONED  Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and a U.S. negotiator in efforts to reach a Ukraine peace deal; Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, discussed in Trump's remarks about Indian purchases of Russian oil; Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy mentioned as a negotiator in efforts to reach a Ukraine peace deal; Vladimir Putin, President of Russia and the leader associated with the war and Russian oil revenues

Part of a bigger story

7 OUTLETS
Trump Backs Graham’s Russia Sanctions Bill

Outlets agree that Trump supports Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill, which would target countries that buy Russian energy. Center outlets focus on the bill’s potential reach, including possible tariffs and effects on India. Right-leaning outlets report Trump’s backing and the bill’s status, while one account presents the proposal as strategic pressure on Russia.

Discussion · 0

What's your take?

Loading comments…