A bipartisan group of United States lawmakers led by Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing a bill that would impose a 100% tariff on countries buying Russian energy. The proposal is meant to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine and could directly affect major importers of Russian crude, including India and China.

The proposed tariff is significant because it would go beyond direct sanctions on Russia and target third-country buyers of Russian energy. If enacted, it could raise trade tensions, disrupt energy flows, and create diplomatic friction for countries dependent on discounted Russian supplies.

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