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US Senate passes bill allowing 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill granting President Donald Trump the authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries that are major buyers of Russian oil and gas. This legislation could affect India and China, significant purchasers of Russian energy. A White House official suggested that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi would resolve the tariff threat concerning India's Russian oil purchases. Experts offer differing views on the potential impact and India's response.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 7 R 5
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (7 votes, 10 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Business Today · The Lallantop (India Today Group — 1 vote), Deccan Herald, Fortune, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Navbharat Times · The Economic Times (Times Group — 1 vote)
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Republic World, Times Now, Zee News (Hindi)