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India hit with 500% tariffs: Trump greenlights Russia Sanctions 2025

Graham promoted the sanctions bill and said Trump had endorsed it.

India hit with 500% tariffs: Trump greenlights Russia Sanctions 2025
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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President Donald Trump signaled support for Senator Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill, which could authorize tariffs of up to 500% on goods from countries buying Russian oil and other exports. The proposal could sharply affect Indian exporters if it becomes law.

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

Senator and sponsor of the Russia sanctions bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who signaled support for the sanctions bill

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Richard Blumenthal
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Senator and coauthor of the bill

ALSO MENTIONED  Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, mentioned in connection with existing tariffs; Vladimir Putin, President of Russia and the leader whose war the bill aims to pressure

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Trump Signals Support for Graham’s Russia Sanctions Bill

President Trump signaled support for a Russia sanctions bill promoted by Lindsey Graham, which would target countries buying Russian oil. Left-leaning outlets focus on Graham’s praise for Trump’s Venezuela operation and his support for intervention. Center outlets report Trump’s backing while explaining the bill’s potential effects, including steep tariffs and consequences for India. Right-leaning outlets cover both Graham’s rhetoric on Iran and the Russia bill as a means of economic pressure on Moscow.

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