The US House of Representatives is moving towards a vote on legislation that could give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas. India has emerged as a key focus of the debate after a proposed House amendment specifically named it among the countries that could be subjected to such duties. The bill, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, has already cleared the US Senate with an 86-11 vote. The House Rules Committee took up the measure as lawmakers prepared it for consideration by the full chamber. The bill seeks tougher sanctions against Russia and Iran while significantly expanding the US president’s authority to use tariffs against countries buying Russian energy.